Job summary
Physiotherapist IUCT
Band 6
Permanent-37.5 hours
The Integrated Urgent Care Team is a joint health and social care service which is leading on the implementation of 'Home First' which is Tameside and Glossop Admission Avoidance and Discharge to Assess Model.
The first part of our Urgent Care service transformation will be based around The Integrated Urgent Care Team (IUCT). The service strives to provide high quality community healthcare services across Tameside & Glossop. Our staff are passionate about upholding the values and principles of this revamped team, and we know that we work better together, so naturally we strive to deliver excellence through collaborative and innovative working across organisational boundaries.
Main duties of the job
To help us achieve our ambitions we are seeking to recruit a Band 6 Physiotherapist 37.5 hours per week , with the skills to maximise independence and support people to remain in their own homes. These positions all include daytime, evening and weekend shift patterns. The current shift times are carried out over a seven-day rota including weekends, bank holidays, between the hours of 8:00am - 10pm. Core hours may be subject to change as the planned service developments are taken forward.
The successful candidates ideally would have previous community experience, relevant clinical skills with an enthusiasm and commitment to continuing professional development. You must be able to work alone and without direct supervision, within your agreed scope of clinical competence. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. Previous experience or knowledge of working in a multi-disciplinary team will be an advantage for this post.
As the positions will require visits to various locations throughout the localities, it is essential that candidates hold a driver's license and have use of a car for business purposes to commute within the Trust's geographical area to ensure a timely delivery of patient care.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide skilled Physiotherapy assessments, treatment and advice to adult patients on the intermediate care unit. They will undertake a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatment goals as well as advising and treating patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies. The post holder will also provide daily leadership within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with other therapists, nursing staff, Technical Instructors, Health Care Therapy Assistants, students and other health professionals visiting the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide skilled Physiotherapy assessments, treatment and advice to adult patients on the intermediate care unit. They will undertake a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatment goals as well as advising and treating patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies. The post holder will also provide daily leadership within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with other therapists, nursing staff, Technical Instructors, Health Care Therapy Assistants, students and other health professionals visiting the unit.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours /Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Demonstrate experience as band 5
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communications skills
- Computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Show ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Knowledge of current legislation, policy and guidance in relation to Intermediate Care services, Experience of applying Clinical Governance process in Management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- To be able to support audits and research within the team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in rehabilitation and working within a MDT team.
Desirable
- Experience Intermediate Care
- Experience at a band 6 Level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level communications skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team builder
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Hold a driving licence
- Evidence base clinical practice
Desirable
- Managing incidents and untoward events
- Able to Support with audit / research
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours /Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Demonstrate experience as band 5
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communications skills
- Computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Show ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Knowledge of current legislation, policy and guidance in relation to Intermediate Care services, Experience of applying Clinical Governance process in Management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- To be able to support audits and research within the team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in rehabilitation and working within a MDT team.
Desirable
- Experience Intermediate Care
- Experience at a band 6 Level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level communications skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team builder
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Hold a driving licence
- Evidence base clinical practice
Desirable
- Managing incidents and untoward events
- Able to Support with audit / research
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).
