Job title: Physiotherapist Directorate: Operations Reports to: Lead Physiotherapist Shaftesbury Icanho Supervises: Rehabilitation Assistants & Students Purpose of the job: With support from specialist physiotherapists, to provide physiotherapy assessment and interventions for rehabilitation of clients following the consequences of Acquired Brain Injury/Stroke. To work with carers/families as appropriate. To play an integral part in the evaluation, development and integration of evidence based practice [including relevant technology] within the PT department and wider service. To contribute to the overall direction and development of the PT department and interdisciplinary team/service. Main duties: With support from the specialist physiotherapists to exercise professional responsibility for specialist ABI PT assessment, treatment and discharge of clients. To provide PT assessments of clients based upon the appropriate use, analysis and interpretation of data from a variety of sources, including valid outcome measures. To formulate and implement plans with the client and their family or carer for evidence based treatment and/or management, including goal setting and discharge planning. To ensure a high quality of treatment is delivered with the support of the specialist PTs in the team, using ABI experiential and theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning and reflective practice. To set goals and write reports in line with service policy/practice in a timely manner and in language appropriate to the recipient and maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping. To ensure that family and carers are involved with the rehabilitation process and to provide education and training as required in order to maximise the clients level of function and independence in both home and community environments. To ensure that a high standard of communication with clients, families, carers and outside agencies is maintained. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on physical aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To ensure that physiotherapy reports for internal or external use are written in a timely manner that reflects specialist knowledge and skill, and to maintain the highest standard of clinical record keeping. To undertake visits to clients homes/local communities when clinically necessary To manage physiotherapy resources and ensure appropriate and safe use of equipment, and appropriate stock control. To participate in the evaluation and selection of new technology, equipment and resources for physiotherapy and Shaftesbury Icanho To act as key worker as required in relation to individual clients To participate actively in the interdisciplinary and multi-agency meetings concerning the delivery and development of the clinical service for clients, and to provide specialist consultation, supervision and advice to other disciplines. To take responsibility for the supervision of rehabilitation assistants, and PT students, with support from colleagues. To develop and take part in educational sessions for carers, families and other agencies as required, and participate in internal education, case reviews and peer support To be responsible for, and be able to, evidence own personal and continuous professional development by undertaking relevant training, attending meetings and conferences relevant to your Personal Development Plan agreed with the Head of Department and in line with the strategic development for the service. To take part in practice development, evaluation and audit activities to promote evidence based practice. To maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant development and research in the field of acquired brain injury rehabilitation locally, nationally and internationally. To assist in the development of an ethos and practice of service wide publication and research within PT and the wider service. To demonstrate reflective practice and critical appraisal skills in relation to practice in the specialist clinical role and wider team/service. To receive regular clinical professional supervision which complies with Shaftesbury Policy and Procedures and Professional Guidelines. To adhere to all clinical governance policy and procedures. To exercise responsibility and professional judgement for the appropriate and safe use of specialist PT equipment. To participate in, and deliver presentations both internally and externally to clients/carers and external organisations. To adhere to professional PT standards and professional conduct. To provide an environment that is respectful to a clients dignity, culture and personal needs. To comply with all Shaftesbury Health and Safety policies in order to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained for clients, carers, staff and visitors. To be aware of current legislation e.g. POVA, (Safeguarding), Mental Capacity Act, Data Protection and the Disability Discrimination Act and their relevance to practice. To carry out additional duties and tasks that may be required within the range of the responsibilities of the post. Working relationships and contacts Internal: All staff in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre External: CCGs Social Care Services Education Services Employment Services Voluntary Organisations Private Organisations Lawyers and independent case managers Local community resources as required. Other NHS and Voluntary Sector Mental Health Service Safeguarding Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adult, young people and children and expects all employees to share this commitment and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures. Equality and diversity Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them. Policies and procedures The post holder must also maintain the policies, procedures and practices of the organisation and as far as possible, must ensure that all activities within the work setting are consistent with those values, policies, procedure and practices. Confidentiality The post holder must ensure that any information relating to employees, service users and volunteers (future, current and past) is treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of the team or managers. Health and safety The post holder must be familiar with Shaftesbury Health and Safety policies and guidelines. All work should be undertaken so as to be consistent with these, and so as to ensure own health and safety and that of others affected by their work. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact: hadmin@shaftesburygroup.org
See Job Description for full details 1. Provision of Clinical Pharmacy Service to clinical area of responsibility. During the visit the pharmacist will be Collecting, interpreting and documenting details of medication taken at home (the medication history). Confirming details of the medication history with the patient, carer(s), GP Receptionist, the GP (occasionally), and by reviewing the patients own drugs from home if available, working alongside the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians. Confirming and documenting important factors affecting the patients ability to manage their medicines at home (e.g. sight, hearing, manual dexterity, and use of a compliance aid). Resolving any discrepancies and problems identified as a prescriber, to complete medicines reconciliation. Review pres...
Experience of working within Endoscopy/Colorectal/Gastroenterology or GI Cancer is essential along with caseload management skills. Right now, public awareness of bowel cancer is growing rapidly, and alongside this is the expansion of the programme, making it an important time to join us. If this role sounds like one you could thrive in we encourage you to contact us for an informal chat about this exciting role. Please contact: Claire Donnelly Deputy Lead SSP Tel 01204 390432 Claire.Donnelly@boltonft.nhs.uk...
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlaw...
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net...
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme o...
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlaw...
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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number....
A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in Critical Care and post surgical care? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team based in Manchester Royal Infirmary part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). The main part of this role will be working on one of the largest Critical Care Units in the region. In addition the Surgical Therapy team delivers services to adult acute Cardiology, General and Specialist Surgery and Critical Care follow up services. This is an exciting role where you will be at the forefront of innovation in the assessment and rehabilitation of critical care and post-surgical patients. As well as leadin...
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A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application p...
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