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

Band 6 Physiotherapist
MSK Outpatients & Inpatient Orthopaedics
Salary £38k-£42k pro rata
Start ASAP

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.
1. Role of the Department
(The function of the department in which the post holder works)
To provide qualified and competent staff delivering consistent standards of service and support within the hospital every day of the year.
As a team, we are 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.
2. Key Working Relationships
(The range of individuals and organisations the post holder has contact with, how regularly and for what purpose)
* Patients, their relatives and carers
* Medical and nursing staff within the hospital
* Other Allied Health Professionals within Hospital and community setting
* Administrative and clerical staff
* General Practitioners
* Medical Secretaries
* Intermediate Care Team
* Domestic staff
* Maintenance staff

Clinical
* 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 the 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

Management
* 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.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please call Alison on 0207 045 3327