Main duties of the job
* Initial holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who are acutely and chronically unwell; often with complex needs.
* Use clinical reasoning skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient‑centred intervention programmes using an evidence‑based practice approach, promoting high quality and harm‑free care.
* Responsible for proactive service and own caseload management.
* Responsible for allocation of work and efficient service/team coordination.
* Develop and maintain strong, communicative working relationships to prevent avoidable admissions and facilitate timely discharges.
* Collaborate and negotiate with service users, carers and family in identifying achievable goals as part of the overall care plan to maximise quality of life and independence.
* Facilitate appropriate referrals to other services based on assessment.
* Assess and arrange the provision of equipment within scope of practice; reporting any issues.
* Take responsibility for the development of other members of the INT including peers, junior staff, and students.
* Maintain accurate, informative and legal records.
* Actively participate in training; may involve assisting in the delivery.
* Identify risks and act accordingly to minimise risk to self, colleagues and service users.
Location
Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Salary and benefits
£38,682 to £46,580 per year (pro rata).
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme participation, enhanced pay for weekends & bank holidays, and mileage reimbursement.
Flexible working
Flexible working patterns available; service runs 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.
Qualifications
* BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
* Willingness to undertake additional study and qualifications relevant to the role, with motivation demonstrated.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Explain and evidence how you have effectively led a team with senior support when required.
* Explain and evidence how you have made clinically reasoned judgements with a variety of conditions.
* Explain and evidence how you are able to work autonomously, knowing when to seek advice from senior staff.
* Explain and give evidence of supervising staff and students of your profession.
* Effective time management and caseload management.
* Recent relevant experience within the community setting.
* Working with a range of professionals in health or social care.
* Experience supervising staff and students from other professions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.
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