Bank Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapist Band 7

Shared Commitments

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned to the Trusts shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Clinical/Service delivery. 1.To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional activities in line with the standards of the Trust, Department, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 2.To have overall accountability for the planning and management of own complex and specialist caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 3.To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge to assess patients with highly complex presentations using a bio-psychosocial model and then to implement physiotherapy management plans as an autonomous practitioner. 4.To be able to explore complex and distressing personal histories, in a sensitive and supportive manner. 5.To continuously assess, evaluate and modify treatment aims, objectives and desired outcomes in collaboration with the patient, any carers, and the multidisciplinary team. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PATIENTS 1.To maintain accurate, comprehensive professional case notes for all direct and indirect patient contact. 2.To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other professionals on an individual or group basis in order to maximise clinical effectiveness and ensure understanding of condition, which will frequently require flexible communication skills including: a)motivation b)explanation of complex issues including anatomy, patho-physiology, effects of disuse, interaction between components of biomedical and bio-psychosocial constructs. 3.To demonstrate flexibility in communication and interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication such as: dysfunctional illness beliefs altered perception and cognition loss of hearing/sight language and cultural barriers distressing information eg. Victims of abuse environmental e.g., lack of privacy, excess noise hostile, antagonistic and highly emotive situations controversial and/or highly complex information long-term illness/dysfunction and/or uncertain prognosis 4.To occasionally convey information, particularly in highly complex, contentious and emotive situations which may be beyond the scope of more junior staff and requiring more developed communication skills. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development 1To have knowledge and understanding of a variety of cultural backgrounds and beliefs in order to respect individuals rights and dignity. 2.In collaboration with the Clinical Lead undertake monitoring and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures. To make recommendations and implement change where required. 3.To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management appropriate to the work situation. 4.To participate in the strategic and operational planning,implementation of policy and service development within the PelvicHealth Service alongside the Clinical Lead **For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**