Band 7 Community Lead Physiotherapist - LLV

Autonomous practitioner who must also work collaboratively in order to provide advanced and comprehensive assessments, reassessment, treatment and rehabilitation of complex patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations including palliative care, wound care, acute illness, falls, frailty, post hospital care and long-term condition management in the community. Support the operational management and day to day running of the team. Assess patient understanding, gain valid informed consent and engage with significant others to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the care of HCT. Provide spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals. Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient records in line with HCT Policy Develop and provide advanced clinical leadership and education to all clinicians and
support staff working in the community setting Support the induction of new staff and the supervision, education and assessment of other clinicians. Ensure safe clinical practice and use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice. Take a lead role in audit, research and Quality Assurance activities in line with HCT Clinical Quality Strategy. Identify areas for development and implement/be involved in initiatives which lead to changes in service provision which benefit our community. Communicate effectively, sensitively and professionally with patients/carers/colleagues in a non-judgmental form that is appropriate to them and the situation including the exchange of factual information, using advanced communication techniques which respect barriers and patients dignity, wishes and beliefs. Build relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to coordinate with others to ensure our patients receive
care that respects their wishes. Support HCT recruitment activities of other clinicians that wish to work in the community. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.