You will be based within the therapy team, working across various clinical settings. Teamwork is essential, and you may also supervise assistant staff or support work experience students. Some of our services operate a 7-day service with extended hours (8am8pm), so flexibility for weekend and evening shifts is required. This role offers the opportunity to develop your core clinical skills, contribute to service improvement, and participate in audit and clinical governance activities.
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The post-holder will be a trainee Physiotherapy and will complete a BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy as a level 6 apprentice which will encompass teaching blocks at University, Clinical placements (within different services in order to gain a range of clinical experience across different health and social care settings) and in the Workplace. The university shall be selected and commissioned by the Trust. The post-holder will continuously develop their skills and ability as they progress through the degree programme so that on completion they can manage and be responsible for a caseload, with supervision from a Senior Therapist/Team Lead, providing effective Therapy to people with relevant needs. It is expected that the level of responsibility under each of the following duties will increase throughout the employees time on the degree programme.
The trust acknowledges and supports the statements laid down by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (). The post holder will be professionally accountable to HCPC, and accountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To successfully complete the Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship incorporating BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy and End Point Assessment To attend University and Clinical Placements as set out in the degree programme To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements To complete and pass the End Point Assessment In the workplace participate in the following duties, under appropriate supervision, thereby developing the required skills and ability to meet the requirements to become a Physiotherapist while progressing through the degree programme. Clinical 1.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients. 2. To deliver a service using the Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and discharge) and core skills 3. To establish capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment, and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent.
4. To assess individual patients, plan and carry out effective intervention in the most appropriate environment taking into account each patients individual physical, social and emotional needs. 5. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information across a range of conditions.
6. To use investigative and analytical skills to formulate and manage intervention 7. To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and analysis to develop individual goals and intervention which optimises functional ability 8. To plan and prioritise clinical work 9.
To delegate work to support staff and to obtain feedback from delegated tasks 10. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools/strategies to communicate appropriate information effectively to patients/carers. This may include patients/carers who have difficulty understanding or communicating 11. The information may relate to prognosis and rehabilitation outcomes 12.
To utilise strategies of persuasion and motivation to encourage patients engage in intervention 13. To adopt a role in discharge management, communicating appropriate information and acting as an advocate for patient/carers 14. All recommendations should focus on patient centred goals and risk management. 15.
To refer to internal and external agencies relevant to the patients needs using designated referral systems 16. To liaise with and work in collaboration with internal and external agencies 17. To act as a resource for information and support to patients, carers and others 18. To to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others 19.
To be able to work in a stressful environment 20. To be able to impart difficult and unwelcome information regarding rehabilitation outcomes and support services. 21. To be able to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients/carers 22.
To participate in ward rounds, case conferences and meeting as required 23. To record interventions accurately and timely using team/ trust documentation. Complying with professional guidelines and legislative requirements. 24.
To complete activity data using team/trust documentation and outcome measures 25. To provide written reports conforming to professional guidelines and legislative requirements 26. To promote your profession as a treatment medium and ensure a high professional profile. 27.
To participate in clinical governance and evaluation of work and current practices through the use of audit, research activity and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a clinical team. 28. To demonstrate dexterity, coordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment. 29.
To be an active member of the out of hours service/weekend working as required. Education and Training 1. To take responsibility in agreement with line manager for personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. 2.
To provide evidence of ongoing personal development. 3. To undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 4.
To take an active role in in-service training and coaching colleagues, ensuring the sharing of information and reflection on learning experiences. 5. To participate in audit and research. 6.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of treatment plans and achievement of objectives. 7. To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals regarding the use of equipment, therapeutic procedures and handling of patients. 8.
To participate in the education of therapy students and students from other disciplines. 9. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of their condition Leadership 1. To participate in supervision and appraisal processes in line with Therapy and Trust Guidelines.
2. To assist in the supervision and development of support staff. 3. To comply with professional codes of practice, departmental and trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
4. To carry out administrative and housekeeping duties connected with the day to day running of the department. 5. To communicate all relevant information regarding the service and individual patients to the Therapy Team Leader/Supervisor 6.
To contribute to policy and service developments as required. 7. To demonstrate an understanding of Risk Management and apply to working environment and clinical intervention. 8.
To evaluate and prioritise clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. 9. To manage time effectively. 10.
To comply at all times with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures. 11. Undertake any other duties delegated and appropriate to the grade 12. To be aware of the boundaries of the role and not work outside these responsibilities
