Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) for a part-time Band 7 physiotherapist to support with providing paediatric physiotherapy, alongside adult ITU and surgical care.
This post involves sharing the delivery of the day to day physiotherapy service on the Paediatric ward, with the other Band 7 paediatric physiotherapist, while supporting with admission avoidance work, especially focusing on children with respiratory conditions. As such, outpatient clinics may form part of this role. The role additionally involves ensuring close links with the community paediatric team and other service providers.
In addition, the role will involve provision of physiotherapy on ITU and surgery, with a respiratory and rehabilitation focus, and will include service delivery and review, working closely with the other ITU and surgical physiotherapy team leads.
Working closely with the adult and paediatric physiotherapy team leads, the successful candidate will also assist in the review and delivery of staff on-call competencies and training, and ensure this service meets the needs of patients.
The appointed physiotherapist will be supported to develop their clinical and non-clinical skills through peer supervision and access to training.
There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours' service helping to provide cover at weekends and Bank holidays. This includes overnight on call.
Main duties of the job
To plan, co-ordinate, deliver, manage and provide clinical leadership to a high quality Physiotherapy service focused on the provision to children admitted to the Paediatric ward and the wider Children's services at SWFT, and patients admitted to the ITU and surgical wards.
To ensure the service is efficient and evidenced based
To provide a source of highly expert specialised knowledge in Paediatric and ITU/surgical Physiotherapy.
Provide a highly specialist, high standard Physiotherapy service, assessing and advising on patients care and treatment, as an autonomous practitioner within the defined patient group.
Be a clinical lead for therapy staff across the service area providing clinical advice and training, and liaising with other appropriate Therapy leads to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area.
Provide support and advice for the continuous development, co-ordination and evaluation of the Paediatric pathways (therapy and trust pathways).
Provide support and advice for the continuous development, co-ordination and evaluation of ITU and surgical pathways (therapy and trust pathways).
Provide a source of expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatrics, ITU and surgery, and respiratory physiotherapy, for therapy staff and other health care professionals both internal and external to the Trust.
Provide knowledge and expertise on the Physiotherapy assessment and management of Paediatric, ITU and surgical, and respiratory in and out patients.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in own care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under own management and support more junior staff to do likewise.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis in on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess and to develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation, investigate and analyse skills and formulate individualised management and treatment plans to formulate specialised programmes of care.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain informed consent in order to work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Accept clinical responsibility for own caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to the clinical progress the patient. Oversee/supervise the caseload of more junior staff and peers to ensure patients are prioritised according to acuity of need across the service areas.
Provide highly specialist clinical technical services contributing to diagnosis, care of treatment within the speciality as appropriate.
Maintain a clean safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene and infection control at all times.
Deliver training to on-call Physiotherapy staff to ensure competence in carrying out duties within the service area, when providing an on call services.
To contribute to out of hours working as required and appropriate.
Regularly participate in working parties developing policy changes within the Physiotherapy Department and other specialities within the Clinical Support group.
Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the Physiotherapy Department and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.
Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients.
Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high and unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency and clinical need.
Communicates effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders managing highly complex and sensitive information form an organisational perspective down to individual level with patients and carers.
To be responsible for ordering and maintain Physiotherapy equipment.
Professional
Abide by the appropriate professional body and the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency.
Maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into own work.
Complete mandatory training as required by Trust policy.
Be an active member of the in service training programme by attendance & delivering presentations and training at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions.
Communicate effectively, plan, organise and work collaboratively with medical nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee.
Assist with recruitment and selection as required.
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of own and current best practice regularly to make recommendations for change implementation.
Comply with organisational, professional and Trust policies and procedures and be actively involved in reviewing and adapting as appropriate to own specialist field.
With support from Pathway Leads and Childrens Physiotherapy lead, to contribute and lead on aspects of clinical governance including audit in specialist area/areas and participate in programmes for other areas to support peers as appropriate.
Organisational
Assist with the implementation of change and evaluation of changes to service provision for the services.
Develop excellent relationships with all members of the team and other appropriate therapy leads to ensure optimal delivery of therapy services.
Review and recommend developments for future delivery of the therapy services for patients ensuring the most clinically effective use of resources.
Demonstrate effective prioritisation between clinical commitments and operational responsibilities.
To act as a specialist resource, supporting and motivating other staff members in SWFT.
Maintain accurate comprehensive and up to date documentation and communicate assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines.
With support from Pathway Leads and Childrens Physiotherapy lead, take a lead for the information management within service area to provide managers with activity data in a timely manner.
Be aware of health and safety aspects of own work and that of more junior staff and implement relevant policies.
When required, to deputise for the Pathway Leads or Childrens Physiotherapy lead during periods of absence, to attend meetings and provide support to peers during this absence.
Other Duties
To be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as excellent word processing skills.
Competent in the use of IT systems relevant to the role including Lorenzo and DIGIT.
To be accountable for own actions and be able to recognise own boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
To assist (the lead Therapist) in the investigation and completion of Incident Reporting, Patient Complaints and Concerns Monitoring processes, in order to improve the Teams performance and quality of service for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in own care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under own management and support more junior staff to do likewise.
Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis in on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess and to develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation, investigate and analyse skills and formulate individualised management and treatment plans to formulate specialised programmes of care.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain informed consent in order to work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Accept clinical responsibility for own caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to the clinical progress the patient. Oversee/supervise the caseload of more junior staff and peers to ensure patients are prioritised according to acuity of need across the service areas.
Provide highly specialist clinical technical services contributing to diagnosis, care of treatment within the speciality as appropriate.
Maintain a clean safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene and infection control at all times.
Deliver training to on-call Physiotherapy staff to ensure competence in carrying out duties within the service area, when providing an on call services.
To contribute to out of hours working as required and appropriate.
Regularly participate in working parties developing policy changes within the Physiotherapy Department and other specialities within the Clinical Support group.
Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the Physiotherapy Department and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.
Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients.
Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high and unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency and clinical need.
Communicates effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders managing highly complex and sensitive information form an organisational perspective down to individual level with patients and carers.
To be responsible for ordering and maintain Physiotherapy equipment.
Professional
Abide by the appropriate professional body and the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency.
Maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into own work.
Complete mandatory training as required by Trust policy.
Be an active member of the in service training programme by attendance & delivering presentations and training at staff meetings, tutorials, and training sessions.
Communicate effectively, plan, organise and work collaboratively with medical nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee.
Assist with recruitment and selection as required.
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of own and current best practice regularly to make recommendations for change implementation.
Comply with organisational, professional and Trust policies and procedures and be actively involved in reviewing and adapting as appropriate to own specialist field.
With support from Pathway Leads and Childrens Physiotherapy lead, to contribute and lead on aspects of clinical governance including audit in specialist area/areas and participate in programmes for other areas to support peers as appropriate.
Organisational
Assist with the implementation of change and evaluation of changes to service provision for the services.
Develop excellent relationships with all members of the team and other appropriate therapy leads to ensure optimal delivery of therapy services.
Review and recommend developments for future delivery of the therapy services for patients ensuring the most clinically effective use of resources.
Demonstrate effective prioritisation between clinical commitments and operational responsibilities.
To act as a specialist resource, supporting and motivating other staff members in SWFT.
Maintain accurate comprehensive and up to date documentation and communicate assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines.
With support from Pathway Leads and Childrens Physiotherapy lead, take a lead for the information management within service area to provide managers with activity data in a timely manner.
Be aware of health and safety aspects of own work and that of more junior staff and implement relevant policies.
When required, to deputise for the Pathway Leads or Childrens Physiotherapy lead during periods of absence, to attend meetings and provide support to peers during this absence.
Other Duties
To be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as excellent word processing skills.
Competent in the use of IT systems relevant to the role including Lorenzo and DIGIT.
To be accountable for own actions and be able to recognise own boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
To assist (the lead Therapist) in the investigation and completion of Incident Reporting, Patient Complaints and Concerns Monitoring processes, in order to improve the Teams performance and quality of service for patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the chosen clinical field
- Experiential learning
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive postgraduate experience, including work at senior level in a variety of specialities
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multi-disciplinary team
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Evidence of supervision of students or less experienced physiotherapy staff
- Evidence of provision of clinical education to less experienced staff, students and assistants
Desirable
- Experience at Team Leader/senior level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Specialist knowledge of broad range of conditions in relevant field
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning abilities
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner e.g. competent IT skills (Word, Email)
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and knowledge of professional standards
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, research and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patient
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Excellent command of the English language
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise internal / external courses
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team taking on a team leader role
- Flexible / Empathetic / Reliable
- Ability to perform well, working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Commitment to continually develop clinically and managerially
Other
Essential
- Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Independent means of transport - Car driver / owner
- Commitment to contribute to extended working hours
- Commitment to contributing to out of hours working as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the chosen clinical field
- Experiential learning
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive postgraduate experience, including work at senior level in a variety of specialities
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multi-disciplinary team
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Evidence of supervision of students or less experienced physiotherapy staff
- Evidence of provision of clinical education to less experienced staff, students and assistants
Desirable
- Experience at Team Leader/senior level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Specialist knowledge of broad range of conditions in relevant field
- Evidence of sound clinical reasoning abilities
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner e.g. competent IT skills (Word, Email)
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession and knowledge of professional standards
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues, research and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patient
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Excellent command of the English language
- Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to organise internal / external courses
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team taking on a team leader role
- Flexible / Empathetic / Reliable
- Ability to perform well, working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Commitment to continually develop clinically and managerially
Other
Essential
- Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Independent means of transport - Car driver / owner
- Commitment to contribute to extended working hours
- Commitment to contributing to out of hours working as appropriate
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).
