Physiotherapist

Role Overview

Physiotherapist at NMC Royal Hospital, Emirate of Ajman, U.A.E.

Role Purpose

Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services to patients with physical, orthopaedic, and neurological conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team and adhering to professional ethics and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Treatment

• Identify physical problems in collaboration with patients.
• Develop and review individualized treatment programmes.
• Assist patients with joint and spinal problems, particularly following surgery.
• Support patient rehabilitation following accidents, injuries, and strokes.
• Educate and advise patients and carers on preventing and improving physical conditions.
• Ensure all physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.

Clinical Documentation and Reporting

• Write patient case notes and reports.
• Collect patient statistics.
• Ensure documentation in health records reflects accuracy, integrity, and authenticity.
• Record and report all adverse clinical events.
• Report occupational safety and health hazards, incidents, and near misses.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Work as a professional member of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with staff members, health professionals, clients, and family regarding physiotherapy service provision.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise and instruct Physiotherapy Aides and Assistants.
• Participate in orientation, supervision, and clinical training of physiotherapy students and interns.
• Demonstrate high standards of clinical skills, professional conduct, and ethical practice to students during clinical placements.
• Provide structured feedback, guidance, and performance evaluations to students throughout clinical postings.
• Contribute to development and periodic updates of training materials, clinical protocols, and learning objectives.

Education and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to and participate in education programmes for residents, relatives, and staff.
• Participate in continuing education and courses updating physiotherapy techniques and information.
• Participate in NMC Orthoplus Quality Management System and continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys, and needs analysis.

Equipment and Resources Management

• Ensure physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained.
• Liaise with Head of Department for ordering supplies and equipment.

Health and Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist in ongoing maintenance of safe workplace through implementation of safe systems of work.
• Identify and report workplace hazards.
• Comply with occupational safety and health instructions, policies, and safe working procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Assist with preparation of risk assessments.
• Attend all occupational safety and health trainings, awareness programmes, and mock drills.
• Participate in occupational safety and health management system audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle waste as much as possible.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by the healthcare organization.
• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures for use of networks, including intranet and Internet.
• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
• Maintain data integrity and validity within information systems.
• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies.

Business Continuity

• Maintain adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity.
• Be aware of service area disaster recovery plan and any specific roles or responsibilities allocated.
• Participate actively in business continuity programmes when required.
• Ensure information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incident.

General Responsibilities

• Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices, and policies of NMC Orthoplus.
• Practice within the standards and ethics of the physiotherapy profession.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department or Medical Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.
• Current license in country of origin with Department of Health license to practice in the Emirate of Ajman, U.A.E.
• Minimum 2 years experience of practice in Physical Medicine.
• Knowledge of range and type of services available for aged and disabled persons.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic language advantageous but not essential.
• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Windows operating environment.
• Use of email, including addressing, forwarding, attachments, and netiquette.
• Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop presentation applications as applicable to work.
• Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital setting and as a team member.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Ability to not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.