Job summary
Are
you looking for a new challenge that will develop your leadership and
team-working skills?
Do
you have the enthusiasm and drive, combined with the necessary skills to work
in a key senior leadership role within Community Health Services?
We
are looking for highly skilled, enthusiastic, dynamic self-motivated physiotherapist
to join our Community Falls Team based at Washington Galleries.
Would you enjoy the challenge of adopting a
MDT approach to providing assessment and interventions to reduce the risk of
falls in the delivery of high-quality care for the patients in the community
setting.
If
so, this could be the job for you.
You will be responsible to provide care to people
within the clinic setting, undertake comprehensive holistic assessment of patients,
be able to prioritise clinical need, initiating investigations, determine a
differential diagnosis and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence-based
guidance in conjunction with NICE guidance.
Main duties of the job
Community Falls Team working hours
08.30-4.30 Monday - Friday.
Trust adheres to flexible working
policy.
You will adopt an MDT approach and undertake
triage within the service determining clinical priority of patients and assess,
design, and deliver specialised interventions, exercise and education
programmes for patients referred to the Falls service within the clinic setting.
There will be
considerable opportunity for innovation and job satisfaction.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To
work as an autonomous practitioner within the community Falls Team using
specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide
specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an
independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex
presentation of conditions.
- To
begin to develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice
issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to
planning and service development teams to assist in the implementation of
service improvements.
- To
consolidate post-graduate skills and continue professional development,
including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and
external postgraduate training.
- To
develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be
responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified
Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision.
- Participate
in research, service development and/or quality improvement activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To
work as an autonomous practitioner within the community Falls Team using
specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide
specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an
independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex
presentation of conditions.
- To
begin to develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice
issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to
planning and service development teams to assist in the implementation of
service improvements.
- To
consolidate post-graduate skills and continue professional development,
including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and
external postgraduate training.
- To
develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be
responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified
Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision.
- Participate
in research, service development and/or quality improvement activities.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex caseloads.
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Presentational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Falls Assessment Autonomous practitioner responsible assessing, clinical decision making, treatment selection and evaluation of treatment and discharge.
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills with complex patient presentations.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC State Registration.
- Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills.
- Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills in Falls Assessment
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
- Good levels of general fitness Flexibility.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an
- environment with competing demands.
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex caseloads.
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Presentational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Falls Assessment Autonomous practitioner responsible assessing, clinical decision making, treatment selection and evaluation of treatment and discharge.
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills with complex patient presentations.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC State Registration.
- Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills.
- Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills in Falls Assessment
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
- Good levels of general fitness Flexibility.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an
- environment with competing demands.
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
Other
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Galleries Health Centre
Washington Centre
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7NQ
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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