Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist Pathfinder

The successful candidate will join the established Pathfinder team which is a joint initiative between the Hospital and the National Ambulance Service. This service comprises of an Advanced Paramedic (AP) and an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) responding to 999/112 calls from low acuity elderly patients who might otherwise present to the Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED). The team treat patients at the scene and if required, refer them to appropriate community-based services, as an alternative to ED conveyance.

An additional component of the Pathfinder service is that members of the team whether OT or PT provide brief follow up intervention for patients in their home setting where appropriate. The OT and PT staff on the Pathfinder team liaise closely with each other to ensure the patient’s needs are best met by their particular skill set.

The Pathfinder team work as part of a collaborative leadership team in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to be present with an Advanced Paramedic in the emergency response vehicle over the course of the working week. He/she will also be required to be drive independently for follow-up intervention as required.

The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Senior Physiotherapist will support continuous learning and development across wider Physiotherapy Service as required.

Additional Post Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Physiotherapy in Care of the Older Person or Emergency Department as relevant to the role.

• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the area of care of the older persons/frailty in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.