Job summary
Iris care group are seeking a part time Physiotherapist (20 hours) to cover our services in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities/ autism. This is a peripatetic role and travel to our services is essential.
The physiotherapist takes referrals from the Hospitalsand College and manages a small caseload including gym inductions at the gymwithin our secure service in Pontypridd.
The hospitals and College are based in Cardiff andPontypridd. The places of work all have robust MDTS on site and physiotherapyinput is a well-established service within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide specialist assessment and treatment to clients.
2. To act as a specialist resource on the physiotherapy management of individuals taking the lead with multi-disciplinary team to provide advice on the physiotherapy care of the individual.
3. To provide clinical supervision and act as a source of specialist advice for junior physiotherapists if requested
4. To provide a written report for CPAs formal reviews and attend team meetings if available.
5. Manage a referral-based caseload with clear goals that is reported in a timely manner.
About us
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and for us and youll go home knowing that youvemade a difference.
What will you receive?
6. Annual salary of £23, pro rata
7. Industry-leading training
8. Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
9. High street retail discount scheme
10. Recognise Me, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
11. Free on-site parking and uniform
12. Friendly and supportive work environment
13. No zero-hour contracts
14. Overtime opportunities
15. Death in service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
16. Provide specialist assessment and treatment to clients.
17. To act as a specialist resource on the physiotherapy management of individuals taking the lead with multi disciplinary team to provide advice on the physiotherapy care of the individual.
18. To provide clinical supervision and act as a source of specialist advice for junior physiotherapists if requested
19. To provide a written report for CPAs formal reviews and attend team meetings if available.
20. Manage a referral based caseload with clear goals that is reported in a timely manner.
Clinical
21. To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and care delivered to the service user.
22. To deliver a physiotherapy service in line with clinical care pathways and individual treatment plans.
23. To formulate individual management and treatment plans utilising clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills.
24. To review, monitor and evaluate clinical interventions and alter as appropriate.
25. To have clinical responsibility for a designated case load of clients and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities.
26. To demonstrate specialised skills in a range of therapeutic interventions.
27. To communicate effectively with clients and carers to maximize an individuals functional potential. Communication skills of explanation, motivation, negotiation and sensitivity will be used in a variety of situations.
28. To provide advice, teaching and education to clients, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to care.
29. To provide clinical supervision to junior physiotherapist, students on placement, and physiotherapy assistants if requested.
30. Carry out safe therapeutic and care moving and handling manoeuvres with clients. To advise on the moving and handling of individual clients in relation to physiotherapy interventions.
Organisational
31. To make clinical decisions autonomously within CSP code of practice guidelines. Participating in the development of physiotherapy quality standards, local clinical guidelines and adhere to the Companys policies and procedures.
32. Through regular individual and group clinical supervision communicate and discuss clinical work decisions.
33. To comply with organisational and multidisciplinary team policies and procedures and to be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.
Professional
34. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and incorporating evidence based practice into treatment.
35. To review, monitor and evaluate clinical interventions individually and with clinical lead physiotherapist to ensure quality provision and individual client needs are met.
36. To contribute to research and development and recommendations on clinical practice.
37. To be an active member of in-service training programme, attend and present at peer group meetings, training sessions, external courses etc. and to carry out reflective practice.
38. Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be modified from time to time in accordance with the development of the service and the employee.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
39. Registered to practice by HCPC.
40. Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
41. Driving License
Desirable
42. Post-Graduate courses
Experience
Essential
43. Confident therapist able to work alone.
44. Aware of the needs of others within a mental health setting/ autism
Desirable
45. Evidence of additional work experience.
46. Experience in supervision of staff.
47. Experience of liaising and negotiating with a range of mental health professionals.
48. Experience in provision of simple aids and adaptations.
Experience
Essential
49. Confident therapist able to work alone.
50. Aware of the needs of others within a mental health setting/ autism
Desirable
51. Evidence of additional work experience.
52. Experience in supervision of staff.
53. Experience of liaising and negotiating with a range of mental health professionals.
54. Experience in provision of simple aids and adaptations.