Job summary
To work as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in our busy musculoskeletal department within the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, along with the opportunity to take part in the hydrotherapy department pool rotation.
Key roles within the post:
The assessment, treatment and management of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions referred to the outpatients Physiotherapy Service from clinics, wards, general practice, other qualified health professionals and self-referrals.
To be delegated the opportunity to learn about other clinical specialities within the outpatient setting as service requires (e.g. hand therapy, chronic pain, women's and men's health, paediatrics, vestibular, virtual fracture clinic and fracture clinic)
To ensure communication and liaison with clinical teams and community services involved in the care of patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.
To support the department's extended working hours and future 7 day service plans
Participation in the orthopaedic on call out of hours rota for the treatment and management of patients
To maintain a high standard of care and clinical practice through liaison with those working in the team and to maintain close working relationships with other senior and APP physiotherapists to facilitate integrated rehabilitation programmes, especially when patients move across professional and organisational boundaries.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. You will be based at Darent Valley Hospital working in our busy musculoskeletal outpatient department assessing and treating patients from self-referrals, Consultants and GPs. There is the opportunity to rotate into our hydrotherapy service.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.
The Department
We can offer you:
- An excellent working environment in a newly built hospital
- A supportive management structure
- A positive and well-established appraisal and development system
- Encouragement to develop clinical skills
Clinical leadership is through the established structure of APPs and Senior Physiotherapists. There is regular in-service training, clinical supervision and good peer group support
Candidates
Essential experience required:
- Significant post-graduate clinical experience to include participation in audit or other evidence based clinical practice activity.
- Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Evidence of participation in In-service training
- HCPC registration and CSP membership
Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.
Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach
About us
Our staff are our most valuable asset.
We currently have a workforce of approximately 3000 staff across a wide range of professional and specialist groups
We were recently re-accredited by 'Investors in People' which we have held for a decade.
We support and develop our staff through the facilitation of key learning events to enhance their continuing professional development and ensure they are up to date in their clinical knowledge.
We fully support flexible working, embrace equality and diversity in all areas of our working practice and have a health at work programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for details
Internal Relationships:To communicate effectively, with
Patients, carers and other staff imparting complex and sensitive informationand unwelcome news.
Senior physiotherapy staff to maintain a coordinated approach to service delivery and development.
With qualified physiotherapy staff, physiotherapy assistants and students on clinical placement to support team working on a day to day basis
With medical, nursing, paramedical, and other hospital staff to promote a coordinated approach to patient care and multi-disciplinary team working in the preparation and implementation of treatment/care policies, procedure and carepathways.
Senior Managers
Other Trust departments
External Relationships
With all disciplines in the community, particularly other physiotherapists, to provide continuity of care across the Acute Health Services Unit, Social Services, the West Kent Primary Care Trust, and Carers.
To contribute to and execute the Patients Care Plan through effectivecommunication with the patient, family and carers.
With appropriate disciplines in other Trusts as required, to promote patient care and service objectives
Visitors
Communities and Community Representatives
Workers from other agencies
The Media
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for details
Internal Relationships:To communicate effectively, with
Patients, carers and other staff imparting complex and sensitive informationand unwelcome news.
Senior physiotherapy staff to maintain a coordinated approach to service delivery and development.
With qualified physiotherapy staff, physiotherapy assistants and students on clinical placement to support team working on a day to day basis
With medical, nursing, paramedical, and other hospital staff to promote a coordinated approach to patient care and multi-disciplinary team working in the preparation and implementation of treatment/care policies, procedure and carepathways.
Senior Managers
Other Trust departments
External Relationships
With all disciplines in the community, particularly other physiotherapists, to provide continuity of care across the Acute Health Services Unit, Social Services, the West Kent Primary Care Trust, and Carers.
To contribute to and execute the Patients Care Plan through effectivecommunication with the patient, family and carers.
With appropriate disciplines in other Trusts as required, to promote patient care and service objectives
Visitors
Communities and Community Representatives
Workers from other agencies
The Media
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSignificant experience of at least five junior rotations as a Physiotherapist within the NHS.
- oBand 5 rotations to include Respiratory, Rehabilitation, Outpatients, Orthopaedics.
- Participation in in-service training programmes.
- Participation in an audit or other evidence based practice activity
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS.
- Supervision experience of Physiotherapy under graduate students or physiotherapy assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research.
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
- Committee membership, e.g. safety committee.
APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to work as a team member
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Good communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in handling different cultures and religious beliefs
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oSignificant experience of at least five junior rotations as a Physiotherapist within the NHS.
- oBand 5 rotations to include Respiratory, Rehabilitation, Outpatients, Orthopaedics.
- Participation in in-service training programmes.
- Participation in an audit or other evidence based practice activity
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS.
- Supervision experience of Physiotherapy under graduate students or physiotherapy assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Up to date with professional practice and new research.
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues.
- Committee membership, e.g. safety committee.
APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to work as a team member
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Good communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in handling different cultures and religious beliefs
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
