JustPhysio are looking for a part time MSK /Inpatient Physiotherapist to join their team .

• Band 6/7 Inpatient/Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
• 18 hours per week
• Salary £20,592-£25,000
• 3 years post grad experience required

JustPhysio are looking for a part time Physiotherapist for their client in South West London

You will be required -

• To provide Physiotherapeutic assessment, prognosis and advice to patients who attend the Physiotherapy department for an outpatient appointment.
• To assess and treat patients referred for inpatients preoperatively and post operatively following routine surgery.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients.
• To provide qualified and competent staff delivering consistent standards of service and support within the hospital every day of the year.
• As a team, our client is fully committed to providing an efficient, evidence based physiotherapy service to both inpatients and outpatients and we aim to maintain the highest standards of individualised patient care in a safe and friendly environment following chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core and Service Standards.

You will be required to

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the HCPC and CSP codes of professional conduct and work within limits of competence
• To provide physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment, prognosis and advice to patients who attend the Physiotherapy department for an outpatient appointment.
• Work as an experienced member of inpatient team that provides physiotherapy to New Victoria wards and assists with fitting of equipment.
• To acknowledge your limitations and seek advice and support as required.
• To assess interpret information and identify problems which maybe complex, in partnership with the patient and set agreed and realistic outcomes with patients to achieve an anticipated result.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their treatment plan and promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the referring source / multidisciplinary team with patient consent.
• Check operation notes in detail to ensure correct protocol followed and correct advice and exercises given. If in doubt to liaise with the allocated consultant.
• Contribute to the development of both outpatient and inpatient Physiotherapy practice based on published research and audit data.
• To work accurately to maintain a high standard of physiotherapy and to keep patient waiting time to a minimum in order to comply with standards of quality
• To work in clinical settings as an independent practitioner without immediate support of colleagues.
• Provide the highest quality of patient care at all times, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in out of hours duties, being prepared to cover shifts at short notice.
• Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the service on request, coordinating activities within available resources and take independent responsibility for the service in the absence of more experienced staff.
• Ensure appropriate moving and handling techniques are used accordingly with patients who have poor mobility.
• Contribute to the education of other healthcare professionals, colleagues and students on Physiotherapy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local policies, ensuring all policies and service development is impact assessed in respect of equality requirements
• To appropriately manage the unplanned and frequent interruptions to the clinic schedule from third parties
• To be responsible and accountable for the actions and quality of own work.
• Ensure that all staff adheres to hospital policies and the principles of their professional body.
• To assist in ensuring all equipment is checked on a regular basis and assist in the care of all equipment within the department ensuring that cleanliness is maintained and that all equipment faults are reported immediately to a supervisory person.
• Ensure the promotion of the safety of patients, staff and visitors and identify and address potential risks.
• Support the manager in providing a comprehensive service, using initiative to meet and organise the demands of the service.
• Participate in the investigation of complaints, adverse events and patient feedback pertinent to the service.
• To create and maintain good working relationships with all members of the Physiotherapy Department, working positively to develop a cohesive team.
• To promote good relations with referring clinicians, other hospital departments and outside organisations to ensure that the reputation of The Physiotherapy Department and hospital is upheld.
• To be fully conversant with the physiotherapy Management System, and to work flexible hours if required to accommodate changing workload patterns.
• To assist in the orientating of new staff (either permanent, bank or agency) to the department, providing help and support.
• To maintain the supplies of equipment and ordering stock as required
• To assist reception staff with clerical duties as required eg) filing, booking of appointments and retrieval of medical records.
• To undertake to do any tasks as designated by the Physiotherapy manager.

Administrative

• Ensure that clinical records and documentation are maintained accurately and comply with standards of notation according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Contribute to the evaluation of care delivery and implement improvements in patient care in conjunction with the department.
• Ensure clinical incidents and near misses are accurately reported and acted upon in a timely manner and action is taken to minimise risks.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Support the manager in the review and development of policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of and use the appointment system.

Education

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary research, audit activity and surveys within the clinical area as required.
• Communicate research developments to all colleagues ensuring the findings are incorporated into clinical practice where appropriate
• Ensure practice is up to date and evidence based, demonstrating knowledge of current, relevant research and professional issues.
• Undertake further post-registration training and course of study relevant to the clinical area.
• Undertake continuing professional development, including mandatory and statutory updating, maintaining a portfolio to complete the level of Professional Development stipulated by the Health Professions Council, or equivalent and document on CPD forms provided.
• To participate in the departmental training programmes
• Facilitate clinical supervision.
• Participate in research, audit and surveys as required.
• Act as a mentor or preceptor to less experienced staff as required.

If you would like to chat about this great opportunity, please call Alison on 0207 045 3327