Band 6 Physiotherapist Orthopaedics (Non-rotational)

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload on the orthopaedic unit To be responsible for the smooth running of a designated area of the unit, delegating workload to other members of the orthopaedic team To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7/8a Physiotherapists on the orthopaedic unit as required To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing discharge reports To arrange follow up outpatient physiotherapy or onward referral to relevant discharge schemes as required to ensure a seamless service To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge To contribute to the education of physiotherapy staff (qualified and support) formally, through inservice training and informally on the job training To supervise physiotherapists and support staff working in the designated clinical area To be involved in the training and supervision of students on placement within the clinical area In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness