Physiotherapist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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; 

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

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

  3. Supervising and instructing Physiotherapy Aides

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

  5. Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information

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

  7. Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit

  8. Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported 

  9. Maintaining a safe work environment 

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

  11. Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.

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

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

            OSH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

           General:

1. Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures 

   1. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. 

   2. Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures 

   3. Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety 

   4. Assist with the preparation of risk assessments 

   5. Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues 

   6. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible 

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

   8. Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

    

            BCP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.

1.  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:

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

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

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

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

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

   2. Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.

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

   4. Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

   Health Information/Data Technical Security:                                   

Basic Computer Literacy Skills:

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

   1. Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.

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