Physiotherapist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMC- Orthoplus , and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession Typical work activities include:

• working with patients to identify the physical problem;

• developing and reviewing treatment programmes;

• assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery;

• helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and strokes;

• supervising physiotherapy assistants;

• writing patient case notes and reports;

• collecting patient statistics;

• educating and advising patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions;

• Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings

• Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services

• Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides

• Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMC- orthoplus

• Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information

• Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the HOD for the ordering of supplies and equipment

• Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit

• Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported

• Maintaining a safe work environment

• Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work

• Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.

• Participating in NMC orthoplus Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.

• Other duties as directed by the HOD or the Medical Director.

OSH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety

• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments

• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible

• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.

• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

BCP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:

3.24.1 Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity Being aware of the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.

• Participating actively in the business continuity programme when required

3.24.3 Ensuring information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incident

Additional duties/responsibilities (related to ADHICS) assigned to this position in clear, concise language:

Health Information Literacy and Skills:

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.

• Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticity

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.

• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.

• Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.

• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

Health Information/Data Technical Security:

Basic Computer Literacy Skills:

• Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.

Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette