Specialist Physiotherapist NSICNHS

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the National Spinal Injuries Centre Team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with spinal cord injuries and complex needs, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialist clinical and interdisciplinary team. You will provide advice, guidance and information to healthcare professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals, while contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services and wider organisational objectives.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for applying advanced clinical reasoning to interpret complex clinical and non-clinical information and support accurate diagnosis across a range of conditions associated with spinal cord injury. You will use evidence-based knowledge to formulate detailed problem lists, establish appropriate treatment goals and select relevant outcome measures. You will apply a highly developed range of therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies, adapting these according to individual clinical findings and responses. You will also undertake advanced, comprehensive and, where appropriate, standardised assessments for patients with complex and diverse presentations, seeking specialist guidance where required.

Job description

• To determine the most appropriate location for delivering physiotherapy input, considering individual circumstances and service requirements across ward, clinic, department and community settings. You will adapt the location and organisation of your work according to changing patient needs and operational priorities.
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and evaluative records of patient care, ensuring all documentation complies with relevant professional, legal, departmental and Trust requirements. You will ensure information is recorded clearly and is accessible to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To coordinate patient-related activities involving other disciplines, patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals, including collaborative goal-setting and group activities. You will help facilitate effective coordination between those involved in supporting individual patients.
• To contribute to the safe and effective management of the physiotherapy caseload by identifying situations requiring senior input and recognising the boundaries of your professional competence. You will seek appropriate advice when circumstances fall outside your experience or level of responsibility.
• To delegate appropriate tasks to physiotherapy support staff, providing suitable direction and ensuring delegated activities are undertaken within agreed responsibilities. You will contribute to the effective organisation of team resources and support the smooth delivery of departmental activities.
• To comply with departmental and organisational policies, procedures and professional standards, contributing where appropriate to their review and development. You will support effective service administration through appropriate use of IT systems, participation in departmental duties and responsible management of resources.

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