Job summary
Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist ( Both are invited to apply) Band 6Permanent1 x 37.5 hours
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and self - motivated HCPC registered physiotherapist to work as part of our Frailty Unit.
The successful candidate will have well-established knowledge, experience and clinical skills working with a range of patients. You will be supported by the unit manager to provide leadership to junior MDT members of staff. Experience of working in rehabilitation would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
To provide skilled Rapid holistic assessments for individuals referred intothe Integrated Urgent care Team, provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to adult patients in the community setting. Undertake the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.
To advise and train patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into the patients care programme.
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:
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Safety
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Care
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Respect
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Communication
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Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner.
- To adapt treatment procedures to a domiciliary setting and in isolation of other health care professionals.
- To plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload.To provide a quality physiotherapy service to patients in their own home, nursing/residential homes.
- To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations.
- Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment, splinting, mobility aids and aids to daily living.
- To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects personal development.
Communications
- To gain consent from patients, negotiate and agree goals.To communicate sensitively with patients and their families some of who have high levels of distress caused by pain, dementia, long-term disability and terminal illness
- To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services. This may involve challenging or negotiating changes to treatment programmes or care plans set by other professionals.
- To advise and train members of other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in physiotherapy issues.To communicate effectively with all other health sector and outside agencies for information exchange/ gathering and problem solving.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- To assist patients, carers and relatives during incidental contacts.To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management of patients, many of whom have multiple, complex needs including patients of the following specialities; orthopaedic, rheumatology, musculo-skeletal, neurology, respiratory, care of the elderly, falls and mobility problems, post-surgery, palliative care and pain management.
- To provide treatment, which will include use of therapeutic electrical equipment, manual handling and therapeutic handling of patients.Provide ongoing reassessment and evaluation of response to treatment and adjust goals accordingly.
- To case manage people with chronic diseases and have the ability to recognise the need to refer to other agencies e.g. medical consultants, social services.
- To participate in the assessment, treatment and education of patients referred to the fallsclinic service.
- To work to standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council and National Standards e.g. NSFs and NICE Guidelines
Planning and organising
- Prioritise workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the Urgent Care Team.
- Have a car and be able to travel within the requirements of the post.
- Organise and manage appropriate delegation of patient care/work to technical instructors.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- To be aware of, comment on and actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
- To embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements effective within the workplace
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- Support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
- To assist in the delivery of training to technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and care staff (both formal and informal).
- Actively contribute to in-service training by attendance at and participation in in-service training, journal club, peer group review and external courses.
- Participate in the personal development review scheme as an attendee, and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set objectives.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- To keep accurate records of assessments and treatments in accordance with Trust and professional standards within both T&GICFT and TMBC systems.
- Write reports to other health disciplines, social services and other agencies e.g. General Practitioners, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.
Research, Development and Audit
- To participate in audit as required by the department and Trust.
- To use audit results, current research and government guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to demonstrate evidence- based practice.
Physical Skills and Effort
- The post-holder will be expected to travel between different work locations frequently throughout the day. They will be expected to load, transport and unload necessary equipment between work locations.
- The post-holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move adult limbs during manual therapy, support patients while walking, assist patients to transfer, position limbs whilst patient is sitting and standing, give tactile feedback to exercise, push wheelchairs and usehoists on a frequent basis.
- The post-holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensure good
- Communication with patients who have impaired understanding and communication difficulties e.g. impaired speech and hearing. Some patients will also not speak English as a first language, and use of an interpreter may be necessary.
- The post-holder will have to switch concentration from patient interaction to driving and back to patient interaction frequently throughout the day.
- The post-holder will be regularly treating people of all ages with a terminal illness or chronic degenerative conditions. They will be dealing with people in their own homes, some withpoor family/social support. Patients may be depressed, withdrawn or aggressive.
- The post-holder will be imparting bad news to patients and their families, eg. distressingprognosis, permanent loss of mobility and will be dealing with the response from patients and their families.
- The post-holder will experience bereavement due to the death of long-term patients.
- The post-holder will be working in many environments over which they have no control.
- These will include environments where exposure to body fluids (blood, faeces, urine, vomit, and sputum), infestations, smoke and animals will occur.
- Spaces to work in are often confined, with variable temperatures, noise levels, ventilation and less than ideal worksurfaces. There is a risk of exposure to physical/verbal aggression from patients, their families and the general public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner.
- To adapt treatment procedures to a domiciliary setting and in isolation of other health care professionals.
- To plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload.To provide a quality physiotherapy service to patients in their own home, nursing/residential homes.
- To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations.
- Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment, splinting, mobility aids and aids to daily living.
- To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects personal development.
Communications
- To gain consent from patients, negotiate and agree goals.To communicate sensitively with patients and their families some of who have high levels of distress caused by pain, dementia, long-term disability and terminal illness
- To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services. This may involve challenging or negotiating changes to treatment programmes or care plans set by other professionals.
- To advise and train members of other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in physiotherapy issues.To communicate effectively with all other health sector and outside agencies for information exchange/ gathering and problem solving.
Responsibility for Patient Care
- To assist patients, carers and relatives during incidental contacts.To provide specialist assessment, treatment and management of patients, many of whom have multiple, complex needs including patients of the following specialities; orthopaedic, rheumatology, musculo-skeletal, neurology, respiratory, care of the elderly, falls and mobility problems, post-surgery, palliative care and pain management.
- To provide treatment, which will include use of therapeutic electrical equipment, manual handling and therapeutic handling of patients.Provide ongoing reassessment and evaluation of response to treatment and adjust goals accordingly.
- To case manage people with chronic diseases and have the ability to recognise the need to refer to other agencies e.g. medical consultants, social services.
- To participate in the assessment, treatment and education of patients referred to the fallsclinic service.
- To work to standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council and National Standards e.g. NSFs and NICE Guidelines
Planning and organising
- Prioritise workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the Urgent Care Team.
- Have a car and be able to travel within the requirements of the post.
- Organise and manage appropriate delegation of patient care/work to technical instructors.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources
- Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation
- To be aware of, comment on and actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
- To embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements effective within the workplace
Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership
- Support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
Responsibilities for Teaching and Training
- Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
- To assist in the delivery of training to technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and care staff (both formal and informal).
- Actively contribute to in-service training by attendance at and participation in in-service training, journal club, peer group review and external courses.
- Participate in the personal development review scheme as an attendee, and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set objectives.
Responsibilities for data and information resources
- To keep accurate records of assessments and treatments in accordance with Trust and professional standards within both T&GICFT and TMBC systems.
- Write reports to other health disciplines, social services and other agencies e.g. General Practitioners, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.
Research, Development and Audit
- To participate in audit as required by the department and Trust.
- To use audit results, current research and government guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to demonstrate evidence- based practice.
Physical Skills and Effort
- The post-holder will be expected to travel between different work locations frequently throughout the day. They will be expected to load, transport and unload necessary equipment between work locations.
- The post-holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move adult limbs during manual therapy, support patients while walking, assist patients to transfer, position limbs whilst patient is sitting and standing, give tactile feedback to exercise, push wheelchairs and usehoists on a frequent basis.
- The post-holder will be expected to concentrate during treatment sessions and ensure good
- Communication with patients who have impaired understanding and communication difficulties e.g. impaired speech and hearing. Some patients will also not speak English as a first language, and use of an interpreter may be necessary.
- The post-holder will have to switch concentration from patient interaction to driving and back to patient interaction frequently throughout the day.
- The post-holder will be regularly treating people of all ages with a terminal illness or chronic degenerative conditions. They will be dealing with people in their own homes, some withpoor family/social support. Patients may be depressed, withdrawn or aggressive.
- The post-holder will be imparting bad news to patients and their families, eg. distressingprognosis, permanent loss of mobility and will be dealing with the response from patients and their families.
- The post-holder will experience bereavement due to the death of long-term patients.
- The post-holder will be working in many environments over which they have no control.
- These will include environments where exposure to body fluids (blood, faeces, urine, vomit, and sputum), infestations, smoke and animals will occur.
- Spaces to work in are often confined, with variable temperatures, noise levels, ventilation and less than ideal worksurfaces. There is a risk of exposure to physical/verbal aggression from patients, their families and the general public.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours /Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Demonstrate experience as band 5
- Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop
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
- Evidence base clinical practice
Desirable
- Managing incidents and untoward events
- Able to Support with audit / research
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours /Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Demonstrate experience as band 5
- Ability to travel to various locations between Tameside and Glossop
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
- 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frailty SDEC, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
fountain st, Ashton, Tameside
Tameside and Glossop
OL6 6NG
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
