We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations.
• To use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
• Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of treatment skills.
• To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical, neurological conditions with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
• To have basic knowledge assessment and management of Long term conditions.
• To carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and outpatient clinics.
• Where required support home visits.
• To clarify and explain the patient’s condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers.
• To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and depression as part of their complex presentation.
• To deal sensitively with the relatives and carers of patients.
• To comply with the Trust’s Manual Handling policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust procedures and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
• To write concise, informative reports detailing treatment outcomes and levels of disability for medical staff, employers and solicitors.
• To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff including technical instructors.
• To communicate effectively with patients and their parents, guardians or carers, to maximise recovery potential, and to ensure understanding of both conditions and treatment. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme.
• To ensure that your own actions, and those of the staff you supervise, support equality, diversity and rights of our patients and their families.
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• To maintain accurate record of patients’ attendances and treatments using Systmone.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad undergraduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
• A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of own knowledge and learning style.
• Relevant clinical knowledge base underpinned by broader physiotherapeutic skills
• Awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the profession and the workplace
• Awareness of audit and evaluation.
• Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.
• Have an understanding of clinical governance and how it applies to own work area

Desirable criteria

• Participation in project activity
• Active contribution to training others
• Experience of treating patients who do not speak English
• Experience in running a group

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable criteria

• Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or any special interest group

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload in a busy environment with supervision
• Good Clinical Reasoning / problem solving skills.
• Basic IT competency
• Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
• Ability to recognise and work with diversity
• Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard
• To recognise potentially difficult situations and when to seek appropriate help
• A strong commitment to patient care
• Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management.
• Willing to work extended hours to accommodate late opening hours

Desirable criteria

• Fluent in any other local language
• Experience in use of Systmone
• Car user