Locum Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist – Birmingham
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum Physiotherapist to join a leading teaching hospital, based in Birmingham. Please ask the team for a full job description.
Job Description
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of clients referred to the service, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills to formulate a therapeutic diagnosis and individualised management and treatment plan through a process of advancing clinical reasoning, seeking support from Senior Clinicians as needed.
- To assess clients referred to the service in order to recommend treatment and to provide advice to the client, carers, other health professionals and medical staff.
- To have responsibility for planning and delivering treatment programmes.
- To deliver individual treatment programmes to patients using a wide variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy skills and to support Junior Staff to do likewise.
- To undertake lone working in a Community setting, and be responsible for the appropriate risk assessment and evaluation of that setting.
- To liaise effectively with other Community and Hospital Physiotherapists.
- To liaise effectively with medical staff, other professional groups and other agencies, assuming the role of Key worker as appropriate in individual cases.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and carers in an understandable way, which may include difficult to accept information eg expectations of treatment and prognosis.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers via interpreters as required, to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent with all patients including those with a condition that inhibits effective communication ie. Hearing impairment, dementia, memory loss, cognitive impairment, pain and fear.
- To be an active member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team providing cover if necessary, participating in Staff Meetings, Clinical Audit and Professional Development Activities.
- To supervise junior clinical staff and Students as required.
- To perform manual handling techniques/tasks involving clients and equipment following appropriate risk assessment
- To be responsible for ensuring safe use of appropriate equipment by staff and patients.
- To be responsible for assessing and arranging the ordering of appropriate equipment relating to patient care as necessary
- To perform/develop skills in advanced techniques e.g. acupuncture and manual therapy techniques which may include manipulation and for mobilisation.
- To prepare and write reports for various agencies with regard to medico-legal issues and in the support of applications e.g. government or charitable organisations on patient/carers behalf.
- To produce discharge summaries and reports for other professionals e.g. GP’s, Consultants and Solicitors.
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity of social and cultural diversity.
- This job may involve exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
Position Requirements
- DBS Cleared
- 3 month (minimum) locum assignment to start as soon as possible
- Full time hours (Monday – Friday)
- The successful candidate will be working within a strong team.
- Minimum of two years experience
- Previous experience performing a similar role within a MSK setting
Benefits of Working of IMC
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- FREE fast track registration
- Exclusive contracts available
To apply, please put your details forward for this job directly or call and speak to one of our dedicated members of staff who are happy to take your call.
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