UCRT Physiotherapist

at  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The therapist must be able to adapt their communication, treatment, information and advice to meet the needs of individual patients. Patients seen will range from the vulnerable to those who are extremely well informed about their condition. The therapist must be sensitive to patients own cultures, beliefs and emotions, especially when asking them to undress for treatment n during assessments or treatments, which are likely to include the use of hands-on physiotherapy skills. Consent must always be obtained prior to assessment and treatment.
The therapist must take a holistic view of the patients and their wellbeing considering all the factors and not purely focus on a specific medical condition, sign or symptom. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own wok including the management of patients in your care. To take a lead for specific projects within your area of work to enhance patient care and service delivery. To train, supervise and performance manage junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students (some on a daily basis) with assistance from more senior members of the physiotherapy team when needed.
This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To effectively manage and prioritise your own workload within the time available including the prioritisation of patients to be treated along with other commitments in the day. Actively participate in Continuous Professional Development and maintain a portfolio recording learning outcomes. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices and participate in research and development through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.
To make recommendations for change as a result of this process. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply this understanding to work situations

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