| Key Responsibilities | Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role |
| Managerial | Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of dutiesReporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments |
| Technical | Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-DIP, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession typical work activities include:Working with patients to identify physical problems.Developing and reviewing treatment programs.Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.Helping patients’ rehabilitation following accidents, injury and stroke.Writing patient case notes and reports.Collecting patient statistics.Educating and advising patients and their cares 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.Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff.Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the head of department 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 Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.Other duties as directed by the Head of Department. |
| Quality and Safety | Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and proceduresComplying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicableComplying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infectionsEnsuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sectionsComply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status. |
| Continuous Education | Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentationsParticipating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested) Participating in the orientation and training of new employeesMaintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessionsCompleting and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics; |
| Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems | Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirementsNotifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reportsAttend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programsComply 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 wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. 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 |
| Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI): | PCI is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors. The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times |
