Job summary
*Provide a highly specialised and up to date physiotherapy service to the in-patient wards. Be competent in a range of Physiotherapeutic skills; respiratory, surgical, care of the elderly, neurology, MSK Outpatients and specialist rotation opportunities in paediatrics and oncology.
*To be an active member of the working rota which provides a physiotherapy service to all acute medicine wards, 7 days per week, including bank holidays.
*Provide clinical support and supervision for band 5 staff, students and assistants working in these areas.
*Be expected to provide and manage the physiotherapy service to highly complex acute in patients.
*Be actively involved in follow-up care when needed.
*This post will require a good understanding of a broad range of physiotherapy specialities, a good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy, Social and Community Services and Support participating in the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistants. The post holder should also have a broader understanding of departmental /therapy issues.
*The post holder will rotate through core clinical inpatient areas and MSK/Hands outpatient rotation.
Main duties of the job
1.Apply up-to-date physiotherapy skills in the clinical field at a specialist post graduate level.
2.Competently treat the 'more complex' patient where there are conflicting components i.e. multiple pathologies psychological and social problems.
3.Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients using physiotherapy modalities.
4.Line Manage Band 5 Physiotherapy staff, band 2 and 3 assistants and students.
5.Assist in the delivery of a high quality physiotherapy service.
6.Be a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
7.Take part in the respiratory on-call and weekend rotas.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description.
1)Maintain a clinical caseload with the ability to treat/rehabilitate patients with complex acute care needs
2)Provide advice to non-specialist staff on the management of acutely ill patients
3)Treat patients as a fully autonomous practitioner with full responsibility for, and legal accountability for, individual clinical decisions and actions
4)Plan and prioritise their own clinical workload, ensuring a prompt and efficient service using clinical judgement and departmental guidelines
5)Ensure all patients understand the physiotherapy treatment process, and have given valid and informed consent for treatment. Where patients are not able to provide consent for treatment e.g. when unconscious, or acutely ill, the post holder will work within existing legal frameworks, Trust guidelines, and professional codes of conduct
6)Complete a full and specialised examination of the patient as appropriate. The clinical examination will integrate information from a range of sources such as the patient, carers, medical/nursing records, ambulance crews, emergency department staff and the post holders own clinical examination
7)Take into account the psychological and social, as well as medical aspects of the patients' care, in order to provide an holistic, patient centred approach, referring to other specialists as necessary
8)Formulate a clinical diagnosis and appropriate patient centred goals, following a complete and thorough analysis and interpretation, of the clinical examination
9)Provide high quality appropriate clinical intervention appropriate to the identified goals.
10)Assess and evaluate the effects of the chosen physiotherapy treatment, altering the treatment technique/modality as necessary
11)Take a full part in the patient discharge planning process and co-ordination of community and social services.
12)Carry out clinical risk assessments on individual patients and follow through with appropriate management..
13)Prioritise and alter case load during staff absence depending on service need.
14)Carry out all physiotherapy interventions within the scope of locally and nationally recognised physiotherapy approaches
15)Ensure the smooth transition of the patients' journey to aid an efficient discharge.
16)Be competent in the assessment and treatment of patients with emergency respiratory conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached full job description.
1)Maintain a clinical caseload with the ability to treat/rehabilitate patients with complex acute care needs
2)Provide advice to non-specialist staff on the management of acutely ill patients
3)Treat patients as a fully autonomous practitioner with full responsibility for, and legal accountability for, individual clinical decisions and actions
4)Plan and prioritise their own clinical workload, ensuring a prompt and efficient service using clinical judgement and departmental guidelines
5)Ensure all patients understand the physiotherapy treatment process, and have given valid and informed consent for treatment. Where patients are not able to provide consent for treatment e.g. when unconscious, or acutely ill, the post holder will work within existing legal frameworks, Trust guidelines, and professional codes of conduct
6)Complete a full and specialised examination of the patient as appropriate. The clinical examination will integrate information from a range of sources such as the patient, carers, medical/nursing records, ambulance crews, emergency department staff and the post holders own clinical examination
7)Take into account the psychological and social, as well as medical aspects of the patients' care, in order to provide an holistic, patient centred approach, referring to other specialists as necessary
8)Formulate a clinical diagnosis and appropriate patient centred goals, following a complete and thorough analysis and interpretation, of the clinical examination
9)Provide high quality appropriate clinical intervention appropriate to the identified goals.
10)Assess and evaluate the effects of the chosen physiotherapy treatment, altering the treatment technique/modality as necessary
11)Take a full part in the patient discharge planning process and co-ordination of community and social services.
12)Carry out clinical risk assessments on individual patients and follow through with appropriate management..
13)Prioritise and alter case load during staff absence depending on service need.
14)Carry out all physiotherapy interventions within the scope of locally and nationally recognised physiotherapy approaches
15)Ensure the smooth transition of the patients' journey to aid an efficient discharge.
16)Be competent in the assessment and treatment of patients with emergency respiratory conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree leading to state registration by HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *This post requires a graduate level state registered physiotherapist with relevant respiratory clinical experience and to have covered the three essential core rotations (respiratory, musculo-skeletal and neurology).
- *At least 2 years NHS experience.
- *Experience of working within acute medicine.
- *Experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- *Experience of managing staff and/or students
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- *Able to develop rapport with patients, including those with cognitive deficits and behavioural problems.
- *Ability to accurately summarise treatment session. (written and oral).
- *Clarity in explaining ideas.
- *Ability to cope with distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news re rehabilitation prospects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree leading to state registration by HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *This post requires a graduate level state registered physiotherapist with relevant respiratory clinical experience and to have covered the three essential core rotations (respiratory, musculo-skeletal and neurology).
- *At least 2 years NHS experience.
- *Experience of working within acute medicine.
- *Experience of working in an acute NHS setting.
- *Experience of managing staff and/or students
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- *Able to develop rapport with patients, including those with cognitive deficits and behavioural problems.
- *Ability to accurately summarise treatment session. (written and oral).
- *Clarity in explaining ideas.
- *Ability to cope with distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news re rehabilitation prospects.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
