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Clinical 

• To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
• To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload using developed clinical skills, seeking guidance when required.

• To work within post op MDT clinic as required alongside post op nurses. Reporting to Lead post op senior sister for day-to-day running / issues.

Management 

• To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns. This will require frequent concentration in an unpredictable environment.
• To be able to plan and prioritise clinical and managerial workload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
• To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan

Communication 

• To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care
• To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters and discharge reports
• To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
• To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters

Education

• To assist in the induction, training and supervision of Band 5 physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area
• To assist in the supervision and development of students on placement in the clinical area
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
• To be pro-active with regard to learning from senior staff within the department
• To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist unit