Job summary
fixed term, full time 37.5 ( part time applicants welcome to apply - minimum hours of 30 per week required).
We are looking to recruit an adaptable enthusiastic candidate, who has an interest in learning about amputees. Amputee experience is not essential, as full training will be given.
They must demonstrate experience of rehabilitation of the older person, orthopaedic patients, and have knowledge and experience in MSK Physiotherapy.
The successful candidate must have experience working with a broad range of complex disabilities ,demonstrate a flexible work ethic, and have worked alongside a wide-ranging MDT. They must be experienced with performance management of support staff and students, and have some confidence working with challenging patients.
The Mobility Centre is an outpatient MDT service based at City campus. We review all amputees adult and paediatric in the Nottingham and Lincolnshire area, as well as amputees with upper limb loss and children with limb loss from Derby.
The post holder will support the patient's care pathway in the physio gym, attend Dr's clinics, as well as visiting them on wards, and or in home settings, dependent on their needs.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy input to the Regional Prosthetic Service, alongside Prosthetic MDT team
To participate in the inter-disciplinary assessment process, negotiated client-centred goal settings and completing outcome measurements for amputees.
To be responsible for managing a caseload of amputee patients, both non-limb wearers and prosthetic users, and to provide physiotherapy in the most appropriate setting; usually at the Mobility Centre, but occasionally assessing patients in their own home, nursing home, hospital ward or school.
To provide physiotherapy treatments, including early walking aids and gait training techniques with prosthetics.
To communicate with physiotherapy departments locally and regionally to relay patient-related information concerning their physiotherapy requirements and goals.
About us
As a large acute teaching Trust, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers within the NHS. NUH Therapy Services is a supportive department with a robust appraisal process and many learning opportunities for our staff.
The Therapies and Rehabilitation pathway is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 700 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below, you should familiarise yourself with the job description and person specification.
Clinical
To have responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Indirect supervision takes the form of clinical reasoning sessions, peer review. Access to advice and support from a Senior Physiotherapist is available.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of patient condition
Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g.: manual physiotherapy techniques/facilitation of normal movement, patient education and the use of adjuncts.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion and motivation are required. Clear explanation is needed to encourage the patients to undertake their treatment programme.
To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fears.
Evaluate patient progress, reassess treatment programmes as required.
Represent physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of service. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning
If working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory condition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below, you should familiarise yourself with the job description and person specification.
Clinical
To have responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Indirect supervision takes the form of clinical reasoning sessions, peer review. Access to advice and support from a Senior Physiotherapist is available.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of patient condition
Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g.: manual physiotherapy techniques/facilitation of normal movement, patient education and the use of adjuncts.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion and motivation are required. Clear explanation is needed to encourage the patients to undertake their treatment programme.
To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fears.
Evaluate patient progress, reassess treatment programmes as required.
Represent physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of service. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning
If working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory condition.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients in an acute rehab/in patient setting
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of delegating to and supervising other members of the team
Desirable
- Experience working with amputee patients
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oAble to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes
- oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors.
Analytical & Judgement SKills
Essential
- oAble to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior Physiotherapy staff and support staff
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity
- Able to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process
Other
Essential
- To be able to drive and use your own car to travel between visits within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas, should the service require it
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons (or equivalent) Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients in an acute rehab/in patient setting
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of delegating to and supervising other members of the team
Desirable
- Experience working with amputee patients
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- oAble to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes
- oAble to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors.
Analytical & Judgement SKills
Essential
- oAble to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior Physiotherapy staff and support staff
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity
- Able to make judgements about the prioritising of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process
Other
Essential
- To be able to drive and use your own car to travel between visits within Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas, should the service require it
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham Mobility Centre
City Campus, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PJ
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)