Band 5 MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our MSK Outpatient team West Berkshire for physiotherapists with minimum 2 years of experience working as physiotherapist

• Will be professionally andlegally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in one's care.
• Will undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complexpresentations / multi-pathologies: use advanced clinical reasoning skillsand manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of theircondition, and appropriate treatment plan. To take part in the vetting of referrals.
• Formulate accurate prognosesand recommend the best course of the intervention, developingcomprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialties.
• Work within organisationclinical guidelines and CSP guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and othersquality of practice as appropriate.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in one's care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi-pathologies: use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition, and appropriate treatment plan. To take part in the vetting of referrals.

Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. patients education, exercise classes, and other alternative options.

Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend the best course of the intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialties.

Work within organisation clinical guidelines and CSP guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient treatment records in line with CSP standards of practice.

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, patient appliances, and aids by patients, adhering to the medical devises policy, and ensure that junior staff/assistants attain competency prior to use.

To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidelines at all times with/without the use of equipment/machinery.

To be responsible for maintaining an accurate and up to date record of patient statistics.

Carry out assessments and treatments of musculoskeletal conditions that require exertion of moderate physical effort on a daily basis.

To work as a lone practitioner when required without the support of physiotherapy colleagues may be in the form of extended hours or weekend working.

To provide referring GPs, consultants and other disciplines with effective and timely communications about patients both verbally, and in written form of discharge letters/clinic reports.

To ensure that all written patient information is available, relevant and appropriate.

To maintain accurate and timely patient records inline with CSP standards and departmental guidelines.

To ensure timely and effective communication with senior staff including the MSK Team Lead, and if appropriate the MSK Therapy Service Lead on all professional matters.

To ensure good communication with all members of the MDT-both internally and externally so that there is a seamless continuation to patient care in relevant cases.

Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other staff to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicate. For example, patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis.

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