Specialist Physiotherapy Expert

The post holder is expected to provide expert physiotherapy services, lead clinical practice, manage resources, and engage in continuous professional development.

• Maintain advanced specialist skills and provide guidance on related matters.
• Organize and prioritize workload, supervising and mentoring junior staff as needed.
• Screen, prioritize, and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals within the specialist area.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment to allocate patients effectively, leveraging resources efficiently.
• Undertake holistic assessments, utilizing analytical and clinical reasoning skills to diagnose patient conditions accurately, selecting appropriate treatments and implementing rehabilitation programs.
• Manage crisis intervention and document clinical records, auditing supervisees' documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Establish empathetic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring their understanding and cooperation in rehabilitation.
• Communicate complex information regarding diagnosis, treatment aims, and outcomes to patients and carers, using various techniques to overcome barriers.

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to optimize rehabilitation potential and promote understanding of patient conditions.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, referring patients and providing comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Take delegated responsibility for managing patients with specific conditions, providing expertise in designated areas.
• Ensure professional and legal accountability for all aspects of work, including patient management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary services.
• Participate in clinical governance procedures, recording incidents, reporting, and first-line complaint management.
• Deputize for senior therapists in operational matters when required.

• Develop a team profile, participating in recruitment, selection, induction, and retention processes to maintain an optimal skill mix.
• Monitor and review individual and team performance, addressing capability issues and contributing to service provision.
• Formally supervise junior staff, allocating tasks and ensuring safe equipment use.
• Collect relevant data and statistics for departmental use.

• Engage in ongoing professional development, attending courses, achieving appraisal objectives, and maintaining a professional portfolio.
• Participate in staff appraisals and Personal Development Plans, taking an active role in training and reflective practice.
• Contribute to identifying personal development needs annually, aligning with the Trust's appraisal scheme.
• Develop self-awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and beliefs.
• Maintain registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to professional codes.

Benefits: This role offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Requirements: A degree in physiotherapy, registered with the HCPC, excellent communication skills, and experience in leading clinical practice.

Work Environment: A dynamic healthcare setting with a collaborative team.

Keywords: Physiotherapist