UHWAH Senior Physiotherapist

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional / Clinical

The Senior Physiotherapist will:

• Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post
• Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate
• Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical/designated area(s)
• Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required
• Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to staff, clients, family, carers etc.
• Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies
• Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. wards, clinic, home visits)
• Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.
• Develop and promote professional standards of practice
• Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance
• Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate/as required
• Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Education & Training

The Senior Physiotherapist will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
• Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
• Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching/ training/ supervision/ evaluation of staff/ students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required

Health & Safety

The Senior Physiotherapist will:

• Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
• Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation
• Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility
• Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s)
• Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision

Administrative

The Senior Physiotherapist will:

• Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice
• Oversee and monitor the standards of best practice within their Physiotherapy team
• Contribute to the service planning process
• Assist the Physiotherapy Manager in service development encompassing policy development and implementation
• Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services
• Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes
• Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service
• Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice
• Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate
• Inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
• Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager
• Be accountable for the budget, where relevant
• Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service
• Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration
• Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.