Job summary
Senior Physiotherapist
Band 6Permanent1 x 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 Crisis 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 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:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
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
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours /Physiotherapy 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 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
Crickets Lane Clinic, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Crickets Lane
Tameside and Glossop
OL6 6NG
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
