Rotational Orthopaedic Band 6 Physiotherapist
The post holder is expected to be part of the weekend and late shift Orthopaedic rota and the respiratory on-call rota. On-call training and competencies are provided by a core group of respiratory physiotherapists via a well established training programme. Job Summary Senior Rotational Physiotherapist within Orthopaedics and PEC, rotating through Trauma, Elective, Femoral Fracture Unit and the Patient Enablement Centre (PEC). Rotation length 9 months - 1 year. To be a key driver and facilitator of discharge within the Orthopaedic setting, linking with community services to provide support. Commitment to late shifts (12noon-8pm), weekend working rotas and respiratory out of hours on-call. To perform advance physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse range of presentations. To provide clinical reasoning, and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service working without direct supervision. Supervision will take the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a specialist physiotherapist if required. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Participate in CPD and other departmental activities. Supervise junior qualified staff, associate practitioners, technicians and students. Take responsibility for students - supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students; this wold be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams practice within department. Make recommendations to clinical or pathway lead of service for changes to practice by team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. This is an excellent opportunity to build some highly specialist skills in all locations, to be taught by highly experienced clinicians, including our newly appointed Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. We fully support your development as a Band 6 and offer excellent CPD learning opportunities. We warmly welcome you to get in contact with us for an informal chat to find out more (02392 286141) or come and visit us here at QAH.
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