Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and
flexible Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Community Response, Discharge to
Assess and Virtual ward Services across Sunderland.
This
role is based with the Recovery at Home team based at Leechmere Independent
Living Centre in Sunderland.
The
team consists of an extensive MDT which includes nurse practitioners,
occupational therapists, physiotherapists, health care assistants, therapy
assistant/exercise practitioners and administrative staff. The team also works
closely alongside partner agencies including those from the local and voluntary
sector.
Main duties of the job
This
role involves assessing patients in their own homes who are either acutely
unwell or have recently been discharged from hospital and require enhanced
intervention and short-term support for their physical and functional health
needs to remain at home.
The
service is fast paced, and you would be expected to see a wide range of
patients who present with a variety of conditions.
The
service is committed to providing a sound environment for education and
training to support the successful candidate within this role. We would
strongly recommend that you contact the recruiting manager to find out more
about the service and the breadth of skills you would develop within this role.
A FULL DRIVING
LICENCE AND USE OF A CAR FOR WORK PURPOSES IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT OF THIS
POST.
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
provide care to people in their own homes to prevent admission/ readmission to
hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in the community over a 24
hour period, over seven days.
- Undertake
comprehensive holistic assessment of patients in both planned and unplanned
situations, be able to prioritise clinical need, initiating assessment
including risk assessment and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence
based guidance.
- To
maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients in an
environment which is conducive to caring for those patients in their own homes.
- To
triage and prioritise patients referred for therapy, coordinating and planning
visits as indicated.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice
is efficient, effective and evidence based.
- To
develop his /her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to
meet service requirements in accordance with professional guidelines.
- To
ensure the provision of expert knowledge to all users of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To
provide care to people in their own homes to prevent admission/ readmission to
hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in the community over a 24
hour period, over seven days.
- Undertake
comprehensive holistic assessment of patients in both planned and unplanned
situations, be able to prioritise clinical need, initiating assessment
including risk assessment and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence
based guidance.
- To
maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients in an
environment which is conducive to caring for those patients in their own homes.
- To
triage and prioritise patients referred for therapy, coordinating and planning
visits as indicated.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice
is efficient, effective and evidence based.
- To
develop his /her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to
meet service requirements in accordance with professional guidelines.
- To
ensure the provision of expert knowledge to all users of the service.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
- Car driver.
Experience
Essential
- Pre and Post registration experience in relevant settings.
- Portfolio and evidence of continuous professional development with a willingness to extend skills and knowledge.
- Multi- disciplinary/ multi-agency working.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Good role model.
- Flexible working.
- Team worker.
- Be able to organise workload, work autonomously and within a team.
- Clear, concise, accountable record keeping/ report writing skills.
- IT literate.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
- Car driver.
Experience
Essential
- Pre and Post registration experience in relevant settings.
- Portfolio and evidence of continuous professional development with a willingness to extend skills and knowledge.
- Multi- disciplinary/ multi-agency working.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Good role model.
- Flexible working.
- Team worker.
- Be able to organise workload, work autonomously and within a team.
- Clear, concise, accountable record keeping/ report writing skills.
- IT literate.
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
Independent Living Centre
Claymere Road
Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR29TS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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