Bank Community Physiotherapist - Band 5

+ To be an active member of a multi-disciplinary, integrated community
+ To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy interventions.
+ To supervise band 3 and 4, + To effectively triage and schedule all therapy referrals to the service in accordance with Trust's policies and
+ To hold a caseload of patients with a range of multiple and complex health
+ To utilise knowledge to carry out assessments, setting objectives and implementing appropriate treatment, as part of the holistic care plan for individuals and/or groups.
+ To formulate an individual management/treatment plan for each patient using wide range of assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment skills, including health coaching and promotion of self-management skills.
+ To ensure interventions are evaluated and plans modified to ensure effectiveness and timely
+ To provide training and advice to patients and carers to facilitate their care
+ To adhere to agreed national, professional and Trust
Professional
+ To demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers, team members and people from other
+ To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards, and provide specialist therapy reports relevant to practice setting.
+ To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Standards for Registration according to the Health and Care Professions Council; and Trust policies and
+ To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patient and contribute to the provision of the service sensitive to these needs.
+ To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Equal Opportunities and promote with junior staff.
+ To promote the role and champion the contribution of the therapy profession
+ To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and professional supervision and appraisal.
+ To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
+ To produce, in conjunction with supervisor, an annual personal development
+ To act as a role model and demonstrate positive behaviours as outlined in the behaviours framework
Organisational
+ To work in collaboration with other members of the individual's support network in a complex multi- disciplinary, multi-agency environment.
+ To contribute and activity seek out opportunities to develop the service putting forward the therapy
+ To participate in the planning, development and review of the
+ To participate in the planning evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the post-holder's area.
+ To have an awareness of finite resources and act responsibly within these
+ To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable
+ To contribute to the placement education of
+ To contribute to the induction of staff and the training of work based
Research and Development
+ May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.
+ To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply it to
+ To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research.
Safeguarding Clause
+ West Suffolk Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Infection Control
+ West Suffolk Foundation Trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems with regard to this to their All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by West Suffolk Foundation Trust.
Health and Safety
+ Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
+ To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
+ To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good
+ To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
+ To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.
General
+ All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the Trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.
+ Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the Trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.
+ The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.
+ Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.
+ The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.

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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
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