Static Physiotherapist - Urgent Care inYeovil inYeovil PUBLISHED FRI 15 DEC 2023

Please see attached full job description.

• To use advanced clinical reasoning to predict achievable outcomes of treatment and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive treatment plans, in conjunction with other professions and agencies.

• To be responsible on a daily basis for the allocation of clinical work to the Rehabilitation Assistants

• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and take action to effectively manage identified risks.
• To play a key role in planning and implementing timely discharge in conjunction with other professionals and agencies

• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social services and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
• To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload, including supporting staff under your supervision

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Urgent Care department within the Therapy Team.

• Provide a highly specialised and up to date physiotherapy service in the clinical area.
• Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for band 5 staff, students and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team
• Provide assistance to the Team Leads in the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy service
• Deputise when necessary on behalf of the Team lead on both clinical issues and managerial duties within the Team
• Play an active role in the development of Rotational Band 6 and Band 5 Physiotherapists, students and Rehabilitation Assistants
• Have a broad understanding of physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental/ professional issues