JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE / Junior Physiotherapist (Band 5)
DEPARTMENT / Physiotherapy
JOB PURPOSE / To provide a high quality service, grounded in evidence based practice, in all areas of physiotherapy including hydrotherapy.
REPORTS TO
/ Head of Physiotherapy
RESPONSIBLE FOR
/ N/A
KEY RELATIONSHIPS / Physiotherapy and Care Team members, patients and the Burrswood Community.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Under the guidance of the Head of Physiotherapy, to be responsible for the assessment, management and monitoring of a clinical case load, including both in-patients and out-patients
· Act independently to assess and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients and determine their need for physiotherapy
· To plan, implement and evaluate a treatment program to maximise rehabilitation potential for individual patients.
· To liaise with Senior physiotherapist to gain support and direction in management of a caseload
· To work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
· To maintain comprehensive clinical records
· To participate in meetings as required
· To be aware of, and comply with, the core standards of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
· To participate in in-service training to promote personal development
· To assist in providing cover for colleagues during absences for holiday and sickness where possible
· To be prepared to assist in the continual development of the department
· To be prepared to work one weekend per month as required.
· To ensure that you are particularly familiar with health and safety requirements within the pool area and are able to participate in an emergency evacuation procedure should this be needed
OTHER
· The Job Description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as the role develops or to provide cover for colleagues where appropriate. In certain circumstances the nature of the job may be changed due to new working practices. You will be expected to accept any necessary training that results and to take on the changes requested.
· It is essential that you read the Health & Safety Policy as laid down by the Trust and are responsible for being fully conversant with those aspects of the “Health & Safety at Work” Manual which are appropriate to your particular department.
· All key tasks to be carried out to the standard required by current legislation, and in accordance with any changes in legislation that may ensue in the future.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary £21,500 - £23,500 per annum depending on experience
Hours of Work Full-time 38.5 hours per week. An unpaid lunch break is provided. Flexibility will be required to provide additional cover for colleagues’ sickness absence and holidays. You will be required to work one weekend per month.
Holiday 5.6 weeks per calendar year including 8 bank and public holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 February to 31 January.
Pension Scheme The Trust operates a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme.
Meals Provided while on duty
Uniform Will be provided
Probationary 3 months
Period
Notice Period 1 week on either side during probationary period. 1 month on either side following successful completion of probationary period.
It is essential that all applicants are in sympathy with and able to reflect the aims of the Trust
as shown on the application form.
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