Static Physiotherapist - Urgent Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description.

• To use advanced clinical reasoning to predict achievable outcomes of treatment and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive treatment plans, in conjunction with other professions and agencies.

• To be responsible on a daily basis for the allocation of clinical work to the Rehabilitation Assistants

• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and take action to effectively manage identified risks.
• To play a key role in planning and implementing timely discharge in conjunction with other professionals and agencies

• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, social services and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
• To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload, including supporting staff under your supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning

Desirable

• Post-graduate accredited course in rehabilitation or relevant post graduate courses
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Membership of relevant CSP special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post
• To have completed a variety of rotations and acquired core skills relevant to the post
• Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas in an acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Experience of service development and evaluation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teamFlexible and adaptableCommitted to personal and team developmentAble to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledgeAbility to cope with distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news regarding rehabilitation potentialAdaptable to sudden changes in workload with fast turnaround of patientsProfessional manner and behaviourAble to demonstrate leadership skillsSpecialist knowledge and application of current best practice in PhysiotherapyAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skillsAbility to work under pressure and set prioritiesGood time management and organisational skills & ability to work across in & outpatients as required during the week.Good planning, decision making and problem-solving skillsAbility to reflect on and critically appraise own performanceManual handling skillsUnderstanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession at all timesAble to develop a therapeutic rapport with patientsAbility to summarise treatment session (written and oral)To have competent IT skillsGood time management and organisational skillsAble to demonstrate a good standard of English languageExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbalWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsWillingness to be flexible in working locationsMust be a car driver with valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the serviceAct in ways that support equality and value diversity

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.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)