Responsibilities
* Performing advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide a diagnosis and to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
* Responsible for managing own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
* Supervise, educate and assess Physiotherapy students, Assistants and Band 5 Physiotherapists and provide specialist advice to other health care professionals in the specific clinical area.
* Undertake evidence‑based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to the clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to development of service protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
The post would ideally suit an experienced Band 6 Therapist or a Band 5 wishing to progress into a more senior role. A development role would be considered which would involve the completion of work‑based competencies.
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