Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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Job summary
Band 5 Physiotherapist - Substantive and bank positions available
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible band 5 Physiotherapist to join an established, friendly and dynamic service, at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The rotations span the acute, out-patient and community setting.
Main duties of the job
The rotations available include:
- Acute Medicine
- A+E
- Respiratory Medicine (including ICU and Surgery)
- Trauma and Orthopaedics (including amputee rehabilitation)
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Elderly Care/Frailty
- Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Neuro In-Patients and Neuro Out-Patients
- Paediatrics
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Community- Discharge to Assess Team and Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
- Stroke
About us
Therapies are considered an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust and enjoy close MDT working. You will play a key role in the clinical provision of services to a varied patient caseload.
Continued professional development is encouraged and viewed as integral to providing a quality service for patients. We offer regular supervision, in-service training and actively promote the personal development of all our therapists.
If you are a motivated Physiotherapist do not miss this opportunity to work within a progressive, friendly department with all the benefits of being a large London Trust.
Date posted
05 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-UT4252A
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Physiotherapist (Rotational)
Department: Physiotherapy
Responsible to: Team lead Physiotherapist managing the service in each rotational placement
Grade: Band 5
Hours: 37 per week and oncall & weekend commitment
Job Summary:
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions - to provide a provisional diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with access to a senior physiotherapist. Formal supervision is comprised of regular in-service training, appraisal, clinical reasoning sessions, documentation and caseload reviews and observation of clinical assessment / treatment or related discussion. When working as part of the emergency duty rota no supervision is available.
With the team, to participate in evidence based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation.
7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and it is anticipated that the postholder will be required to work at weekends on a roster basis during some of the above rotations.
To provide a physiotherapy service - including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.
To participate in the rotation scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical areas including ward and outpatient settings.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
- CLINICAL
1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care.
1.2 To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients includingthose with complex presentations / multi-pathologies (e.g. acutely ill, paediatric, elderly, orthopaedic and neurological patients).
1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a knowledge of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies (e.g. breathing exercises, suction, respiratory treatment modalities (NIV, IPPB and CPAP), positioning, manual and neurological techniques, exercise, patient education, care pathways, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, group work etc.) to provide an appropriate and effective treatment plan and agreed goals.
1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes asrequired.
1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate regarding discharge planning to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care.
1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy andrespiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Assistants also attain competency prior to use.
1.9 To take responsibility from the Senior Physiotherapists for managing patientswith particular conditions, and be responsible for providing physiotherapyassessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions within each rotation.
1.10 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. This will include patients who have difficulties in communicating e.g. patients who are depressed, deaf, blind, have cognitive and/or communication impairments, require interpreters or those who are unable to accept their diagnoses.
1.11 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illness and those with newly acquired disabilities.
1.12 To communicate appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectfulmanner, eg people who are confused, aggressive or who hold different cultural beliefs.
1.13 To be an active member of the on-call & weekend rota.
1.14 To be confident and competent to undertake the assessment and treatment ofacutely ill patients with respiratory problems who may have a complex presentation, and maintain associated records, when working on the emergency duty rota and inpatient rotations.
1.15 To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory conditions, when working on the emergency duty rota and inpatient rotations.
1.16 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and provide training when appropriate.
1.18 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
1.19 To ensure your practice meets the required high professional standard ofphysiotherapy practice.
- MANAGEMENT
2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise.
2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinical area.
2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, and the Health & Safety at Work Act, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinical incidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible.
2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.
2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, and to respond as necessary, e.g. hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc.
2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Senior Physiotherapist / Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken.
2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients.
2.9 To provide training on use of equipment and management of conditions for carers, nursing and other staff when necessary.
2.10 To participate in the induction programme for new Band 5 and Band 6 staff where appropriate.
2.11 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need.
2.12 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by the Senior Physiotherapist in the specific rotation (e.g. covering additional meetings, classes and clinics when necessary).
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- To comply with the requirements of the Band 5 Knowledge and Skills Framework outline.
3.2 To participate in the individual performance review (appraisal) scheme and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals.
3.3 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and Health Professions Council Registration, through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflects personal development.
3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of thespecific rotation and of the department.
3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of and complying with Trust and departmental procedures e.g. emergency resuscitation, hydrotherapy resuscitation, fire evacuation and manual handling procedures.
3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses as appropriate.
3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary.
3.8 To contribute to the clinical education of physiotherapy students by participating in observational visits, and supporting senior physiotherapists in their role as clinical educators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Title: Physiotherapist (Rotational)
Department: Physiotherapy
Responsible to: Team lead Physiotherapist managing the service in each rotational placement
Grade: Band 5
Hours: 37 per week and oncall & weekend commitment
Job Summary:
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions - to provide a provisional diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with access to a senior physiotherapist. Formal supervision is comprised of regular in-service training, appraisal, clinical reasoning sessions, documentation and caseload reviews and observation of clinical assessment / treatment or related discussion. When working as part of the emergency duty rota no supervision is available.
With the team, to participate in evidence based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation.
7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and it is anticipated that the postholder will be required to work at weekends on a roster basis during some of the above rotations.
To provide a physiotherapy service - including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.
To participate in the rotation scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical areas including ward and outpatient settings.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
- CLINICAL
1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care.
1.2 To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients includingthose with complex presentations / multi-pathologies (e.g. acutely ill, paediatric, elderly, orthopaedic and neurological patients).
1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a knowledge of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies (e.g. breathing exercises, suction, respiratory treatment modalities (NIV, IPPB and CPAP), positioning, manual and neurological techniques, exercise, patient education, care pathways, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, group work etc.) to provide an appropriate and effective treatment plan and agreed goals.
1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes asrequired.
1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate regarding discharge planning to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care.
1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy andrespiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Assistants also attain competency prior to use.
1.9 To take responsibility from the Senior Physiotherapists for managing patientswith particular conditions, and be responsible for providing physiotherapyassessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions within each rotation.
1.10 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. This will include patients who have difficulties in communicating e.g. patients who are depressed, deaf, blind, have cognitive and/or communication impairments, require interpreters or those who are unable to accept their diagnoses.
1.11 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illness and those with newly acquired disabilities.
1.12 To communicate appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectfulmanner, eg people who are confused, aggressive or who hold different cultural beliefs.
1.13 To be an active member of the on-call & weekend rota.
1.14 To be confident and competent to undertake the assessment and treatment ofacutely ill patients with respiratory problems who may have a complex presentation, and maintain associated records, when working on the emergency duty rota and inpatient rotations.
1.15 To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory conditions, when working on the emergency duty rota and inpatient rotations.
1.16 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and provide training when appropriate.
1.18 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
1.19 To ensure your practice meets the required high professional standard ofphysiotherapy practice.
- MANAGEMENT
2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise.
2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinical area.
2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, and the Health & Safety at Work Act, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinical incidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible.
2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.
2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, and to respond as necessary, e.g. hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc.
2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Senior Physiotherapist / Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken.
2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients.
2.9 To provide training on use of equipment and management of conditions for carers, nursing and other staff when necessary.
2.10 To participate in the induction programme for new Band 5 and Band 6 staff where appropriate.
2.11 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need.
2.12 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by the Senior Physiotherapist in the specific rotation (e.g. covering additional meetings, classes and clinics when necessary).
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- To comply with the requirements of the Band 5 Knowledge and Skills Framework outline.
3.2 To participate in the individual performance review (appraisal) scheme and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals.
3.3 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and Health Professions Council Registration, through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflects personal development.
3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of thespecific rotation and of the department.
3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of and complying with Trust and departmental procedures e.g. emergency resuscitation, hydrotherapy resuscitation, fire evacuation and manual handling procedures.
3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses as appropriate.
3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary.
3.8 To contribute to the clinical education of physiotherapy students by participating in observational visits, and supporting senior physiotherapists in their role as clinical educators.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent if not a degree)
- o HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MCSP (Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of clinical placements as a student, and preferably in several locations
- Working as a member of a team
- Responsibility for own caseload
- Flexibility to work all rotations on the scheme
Desirable
- Previous Band 5 physiotherapy experience
- Experience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures
- Problem solving approach
- Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements and in the English language
Desirable
- Awareness of issues relating to healthcare in London
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent if not a degree)
- o HCPC Registration
Desirable
- MCSP (Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of clinical placements as a student, and preferably in several locations
- Working as a member of a team
- Responsibility for own caseload
- Flexibility to work all rotations on the scheme
Desirable
- Previous Band 5 physiotherapy experience
- Experience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures
- Problem solving approach
- Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements and in the English language
Desirable
- Awareness of issues relating to healthcare in London
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.
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
05 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-UT4252A
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
London
SE13 6LH
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