Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our Assessment and Rehabilitation Therapy Team (ARTT). This is a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that provides an excellent, patient centred, evidence based service for adults (predominantly frail older people).
The service provides gym and home based rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's Disease, at risk of Falls and frail older adults.
We are looking for a motivated, proactive Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills and experience of working in the rehabilitation of older people (pre- and/or post graduate), community experience is desirable. You will need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
As a Band 5 you will have the support from the Band 6 + 7 Physiotherapist, as well as the other members of the MDT.
We have 2 separate locations -
- Lightwood House, Lightwood Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BG
- Nether Edge Outpatient Clinic, Lyndhurst Road, Sheffield, S11 8BJ
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
- To manage a defined caseload using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maximise the rehabilitation potential of patients.
- To contribute to the operational management and modernisation of ARTT.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Working experience as a student in orthopaedics, neurology, general medical, respiratory and musculoskeletal.
- Working with older people in orthopaedics, neurology, general medical, respiratory and musculoskeletal.
Desirable
- Community working experience as student physiotherapist / Band 5
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- The ability to undertake complex communication including use of medical terminology
- Good verbal and non verbal communication skills using motivation, explanation and reassurance to actively engage patients and carers in their treatment programmes
- To use initiative appropriately, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- To be able to maintain accurate written records & statistics using IT systems
- To respond appropriately and maintain a professional approach under pressure
- The ability to teach and motivate others
- Due to the requirement to undertake home visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport
- The ability to understand and respect different points of view and work effectively with people from a variety of cultures
- The ability to maintain clinical judgement under pressure
- To have motivation, enthusiasm, confidence in and commitment to physiotherapy practice
Desirable
- Understanding of Physiotherapy in community setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Working experience as a student in orthopaedics, neurology, general medical, respiratory and musculoskeletal.
- Working with older people in orthopaedics, neurology, general medical, respiratory and musculoskeletal.
Desirable
- Community working experience as student physiotherapist / Band 5
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- The ability to undertake complex communication including use of medical terminology
- Good verbal and non verbal communication skills using motivation, explanation and reassurance to actively engage patients and carers in their treatment programmes
- To use initiative appropriately, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- To be able to maintain accurate written records & statistics using IT systems
- To respond appropriately and maintain a professional approach under pressure
- The ability to teach and motivate others
- Due to the requirement to undertake home visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport
- The ability to understand and respect different points of view and work effectively with people from a variety of cultures
- The ability to maintain clinical judgement under pressure
- To have motivation, enthusiasm, confidence in and commitment to physiotherapy practice
Desirable
- Understanding of Physiotherapy in community setting
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).
