Job summary
Band 6 - £37,339 to £44,962
Full-time post - 37.5 hours per week
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Organisations within scope are as follows:
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
- Southern Health Foundation Trust
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- University Hospital Southampton
- Solent NHS Trust
- South Central Ambulance Service
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Hampshire Hospitals
Are you interested in working in a team that strives to prevent Hospital Related Deconditioning and reduce length of stay? Do you have sound communication skills and a proactive and problem solving approach? Are you passionate about striving for the best possible experience for your patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Medical Therapy team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
We are a large, dynamic and integrated team of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Therapy Associate Practitioners and Therapy Technicians, led by a Team Lead Physiotherapist alongside a Specialist Occupational Therapist. We foster a fun, friendly and supportive working environment.
Main duties of the job
Are you interested in working in a team that strives to prevent Hospital Related Deconditioning and reduce length of stay? Do you have sound communication skills and a proactive and problem solving approach? Are you passionate about striving for the best possible experience for your patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Medical Therapy team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
We are a large, dynamic and integrated team of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Therapy Associate Practitioners and Therapy Technicians, led by a Team Lead Physiotherapist alongside a Specialist Occupational Therapist. We foster a fun, friendly and supportive working environment.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
-
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of own work, including the management of patients in your
care.
-
To undertake a comprehensive assessment (mobility & function) of patients including those with diverse
or complex presentations /multi pathologies; use advanced clinical
reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate
analysis of a patients presenting problems.
-
Set goals, formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and
treatment options using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment
options, including; manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education,
exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options.
-
To work in an integrated way with OT, including performing integrated initial assessment, referring for specialist OT assessment where indicated
and setting joint goals to facilitate a safe discharge as soon as patients are
medically optimised for DC (previously known as medically fit for DC)
-
Once trained and competent to do so you will undertake assessment for simple aids of daily
living and educate patients in their use.
-
To identify health and social care problems requiring
assessment /intervention from other agencies,
and with the consent of the
patient action those referrals
-
Formulate accurate
analysis of assessments and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive care plans in
conjunction with the patient and the multi-professional team.
-
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed
consent and have the capacity
to work within a legal
framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
-
To keep accurate, legible
records of patient
care in line with service
guidelines
-
Evaluate patient progress, reassess
and alter treatment
programmes if required.
-
Manage clinical risk within
own patient case load.
-
Work effectively with those patients whose first language
is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular; differing cultural awareness.
-
Use a range of verbal and
non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients
to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include
patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. For example,
patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind
or who may be unable to
accept diagnosis.
-
Work within trust clinical guidelines, HCPC standards
and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working
knowledge of national
and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice
as appropriate.
-
A 7 day working
pattern, including shift
patterns and weekend
working and TOIL will be adhered to.
-
Participation In the emergency
respiratory on-call list is expected.
Management and Leadership
Responsibility for ensuring that:
-
Staff are managed and standards of work are maintained
-
Trust policies for the management of staff performance are adhered to.
-
Appraisals of staff directly
managed are undertaken and that the appraisal
process is maintained throughout the team.
-
Staff receive appropriate health and safety
and other mandatory
training as prescribed and that relevant
records are maintained.
-
Other records are maintained by the team ensuring compliance with the agreed record
keeping systems of the
Trust.
-
Informed consent is obtained
where appropriate and documented in accordance with Trust procedures.
-
Appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely
manner in accordance with Trust policy.
-
Equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policy and defective
equipment is reported
and made safe without delay in accordance with
Trust procedures
-
Infection prevention and control procedures are followed by all staff within their area of responsibility
-
All staff follow Trust clinical governance requirements
-
Plan the daily management of a patient
caseload and be able to prioritise clinical work and balance
other patient related and
professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements.
-
Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, physiotherapy support
staff and students daily, their clinical practice
and record keeping
-
To plan and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes delivered by other healthcare support workers
-
Represent the physiotherapy
service and / or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings,
to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach and integrate physiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will
include discussion of patient progress and involvement in discharge and transfer
of care planning.
-
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all gym equipment and patient
appliances and aids used by patients; ensure that junior staff/assistants
attain competency prior to use.
-
Support the leadership of the inpatient
Physiotherapy Team on the relevant
hospital/community site, providing operational and clinical
leadership for the service. Deputise for Team Leader in their absence, taking
responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and
organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities
daily.
-
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathic
manner.
-
To work with the physiotherapy team to provide
an efficient and effective service
and to be involved in the
proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual
business plan.
-
To maintain and provide
accurate and timely
statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff.
-
To participate in the Trust appraisal
scheme as an appraisee
and appraiser
Administrative/Communication
-
To liaise with other members of the physiotherapy team as necessary regarding patient care
-
To communicate effectively with other agencies
/disciplines within the rehabilitation team and intermediate care/ settings to ensure a
multidisciplinary approach to care.
-
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to
patients, carers and other staff including
imparting unwelcome news.
-
To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Team Leader and other senior staff on all
professional matters.
-
To maintain an accurate
record keeping system
in line with HCPC standards and local guidelines.
-
To attend any ward rounds, meetings,
case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management
of patients through to discharge.
-
To attend and be an active
participant in specialty, peer group and departmental staff meetings
Education
-
To be responsible for the training
of students on clinical placement
and assistant/technicians within the clinical area.
-
To be responsible for and actively
record your own personal development.
-
To keep abreast of all new developments which
includes attending relevant study
days and visits
to specialist units in
consultation with the physiotherapy team.
-
Organise and implement training
sessions when required
in the relevant department
-
To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through
in-service training and be available for training other healthcare professionals as
required.
-
To participate in the in-service and post registration education programme.
-
To be proactive with regard to learning from senior staff within the physiotherapy service.
Research and Audit
-
To participate in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current
research relevant to the specialty.
-
To undertake and present
relevant evidence based project in each rotation
if required.
-
In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate
your own clinical effectiveness.
-
Ensure any ideas to improve quality
of patient care are investigated through the physiotherapy service channels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
-
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of own work, including the management of patients in your
care.
-
To undertake a comprehensive assessment (mobility & function) of patients including those with diverse
or complex presentations /multi pathologies; use advanced clinical
reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate
analysis of a patients presenting problems.
-
Set goals, formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and
treatment options using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment
options, including; manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education,
exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options.
-
To work in an integrated way with OT, including performing integrated initial assessment, referring for specialist OT assessment where indicated
and setting joint goals to facilitate a safe discharge as soon as patients are
medically optimised for DC (previously known as medically fit for DC)
-
Once trained and competent to do so you will undertake assessment for simple aids of daily
living and educate patients in their use.
-
To identify health and social care problems requiring
assessment /intervention from other agencies,
and with the consent of the
patient action those referrals
-
Formulate accurate
analysis of assessments and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive care plans in
conjunction with the patient and the multi-professional team.
-
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed
consent and have the capacity
to work within a legal
framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
-
To keep accurate, legible
records of patient
care in line with service
guidelines
-
Evaluate patient progress, reassess
and alter treatment
programmes if required.
-
Manage clinical risk within
own patient case load.
-
Work effectively with those patients whose first language
is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular; differing cultural awareness.
-
Use a range of verbal and
non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients
to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include
patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. For example,
patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind
or who may be unable to
accept diagnosis.
-
Work within trust clinical guidelines, HCPC standards
and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working
knowledge of national
and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice
as appropriate.
-
A 7 day working
pattern, including shift
patterns and weekend
working and TOIL will be adhered to.
-
Participation In the emergency
respiratory on-call list is expected.
Management and Leadership
Responsibility for ensuring that:
-
Staff are managed and standards of work are maintained
-
Trust policies for the management of staff performance are adhered to.
-
Appraisals of staff directly
managed are undertaken and that the appraisal
process is maintained throughout the team.
-
Staff receive appropriate health and safety
and other mandatory
training as prescribed and that relevant
records are maintained.
-
Other records are maintained by the team ensuring compliance with the agreed record
keeping systems of the
Trust.
-
Informed consent is obtained
where appropriate and documented in accordance with Trust procedures.
-
Appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely
manner in accordance with Trust policy.
-
Equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policy and defective
equipment is reported
and made safe without delay in accordance with
Trust procedures
-
Infection prevention and control procedures are followed by all staff within their area of responsibility
-
All staff follow Trust clinical governance requirements
-
Plan the daily management of a patient
caseload and be able to prioritise clinical work and balance
other patient related and
professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements.
-
Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, physiotherapy support
staff and students daily, their clinical practice
and record keeping
-
To plan and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes delivered by other healthcare support workers
-
Represent the physiotherapy
service and / or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings,
to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach and integrate physiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will
include discussion of patient progress and involvement in discharge and transfer
of care planning.
-
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all gym equipment and patient
appliances and aids used by patients; ensure that junior staff/assistants
attain competency prior to use.
-
Support the leadership of the inpatient
Physiotherapy Team on the relevant
hospital/community site, providing operational and clinical
leadership for the service. Deputise for Team Leader in their absence, taking
responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and
organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities
daily.
-
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathic
manner.
-
To work with the physiotherapy team to provide
an efficient and effective service
and to be involved in the
proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual
business plan.
-
To maintain and provide
accurate and timely
statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff.
-
To participate in the Trust appraisal
scheme as an appraisee
and appraiser
Administrative/Communication
-
To liaise with other members of the physiotherapy team as necessary regarding patient care
-
To communicate effectively with other agencies
/disciplines within the rehabilitation team and intermediate care/ settings to ensure a
multidisciplinary approach to care.
-
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to
patients, carers and other staff including
imparting unwelcome news.
-
To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Team Leader and other senior staff on all
professional matters.
-
To maintain an accurate
record keeping system
in line with HCPC standards and local guidelines.
-
To attend any ward rounds, meetings,
case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management
of patients through to discharge.
-
To attend and be an active
participant in specialty, peer group and departmental staff meetings
Education
-
To be responsible for the training
of students on clinical placement
and assistant/technicians within the clinical area.
-
To be responsible for and actively
record your own personal development.
-
To keep abreast of all new developments which
includes attending relevant study
days and visits
to specialist units in
consultation with the physiotherapy team.
-
Organise and implement training
sessions when required
in the relevant department
-
To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through
in-service training and be available for training other healthcare professionals as
required.
-
To participate in the in-service and post registration education programme.
-
To be proactive with regard to learning from senior staff within the physiotherapy service.
Research and Audit
-
To participate in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current
research relevant to the specialty.
-
To undertake and present
relevant evidence based project in each rotation
if required.
-
In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate
your own clinical effectiveness.
-
Ensure any ideas to improve quality
of patient care are investigated through the physiotherapy service channels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 18 - 24 months post qualification experience
- On-call competency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 18 - 24 months post qualification experience
- On-call competency
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
