Job summary
Do you have passion in education and community work? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Multi-Disciplinary Enhanced Care Home Team (ECHT) under the Dudley Clinical Hub.
We are looking for aHCPC Registered Physiotherapistwhopossessan effective communication and negotiation skillswith a desire to inspire people at all levels. As an autonomous practitioner,we expect a showcase ofyour innovative skills in the delivery of your roleprovidingeducation and training,as wellasclinical output whereappropriate withinthe Care Homes in Dudley.
Based at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, you will work within a multi-disciplinaryteam of Registered General Nurses, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist.
The post holder willplay an active rolewithinthe wider Dudley CommunityHubproviding leadership,educationand support within Care Homes, with an expectation of a reduction in unnecessary,unplannedand avoidable admissions to hospital, supporting safe return of residentsfrom hospital, improvement in the quality-of-care provisionand competency levels of care staffin Care Homes in the Dudley Borough.
Main duties of the job
The post holder willprovideclinicalexpertisein the leadership and support of Care Home staff in delivering a service that helps toidentifyrisks and unmet care needs, enabling care staff toprovidean environment thatdemonstrates quality of care and safety within their facility for all residents
You will be expected to deliver education and training to care staff, as well as assist in addressing specific patient needs including review, advise,orsignpostingof theresident/ Care Hometo other serviceswhere appropriatewith theoverallaimofmaintaining their independence in the Care Homes for as long as practicable and ultimately prevention of unnecessary hospital admissionsor a safe return to their Care Homes
You will support the development of excellent standardsby means ofsupervision, education and facilitation and help equiptheCare Home staff forfuturerole expansion.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams we positively encourage applications from under represented groups such as ethnically diverse disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values plus much more. For those in a management/Leadership role there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience as part of role
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
- Prescriber
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapist
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge and application of principles of care for enhanced care home, long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
- Knowledge and awareness of NHS issues, current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Knowledge of common clinical presentations in the primary care setting and application of successful treatment plans and outcomes
- Knowledge and application of HCPC or relevant body Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge and application of Personal Development Planning
- Detailed knowledge of Primary Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. Care Homes, Social Care and Voluntary services
- Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance
- Knowledge and application of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge and application of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs
Desirable
- Able to work outside own professional boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery
- Knowledge and application of change management
- Knowledge and application of service improvement plans
- Knowledge and application of the audit process
- Knowledge and application of clinical supervision
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Teaching/ assessment presentation experience Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of providing evidence-based care
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions, including Dementia
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries
- Experience in presenting and service promotion
- A problem-solving approach. Experience of dealing with difficult or unexpected situations
- Evidence of knowledge in caseload management
- Competent computer skills
- Experience in assessments for deteriorating patients and developing/ delivering care plans to meet these needs
- Experience of teaching and mentoring students
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of recent post-registration experience in Community Rapid Response/ Urgent Care and Discharge planning
- Experience in audit and/or research
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including making handover or onward referrals to other agencies
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working and enthusiasm in fulfilling role and working with others
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate pro-activeness and forward thinking in identifying opportunities for improvement in own self and for the service
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to change and in meeting the needs of the service
- Motivated and able to influence others in delivering quality care
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Physical Skills
Essential
- Person may require periods of prolonged standing or in couched position when treating or assisting a resident
- Handling/ facilitation skills when assisting or treating a resident whose cognition may be impaired
- Able to work in a mobile and agile way which may require using a laptop and smart phone
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience as part of role
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
- Prescriber
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapist
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge and application of principles of care for enhanced care home, long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
- Knowledge and awareness of NHS issues, current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
- Knowledge of common clinical presentations in the primary care setting and application of successful treatment plans and outcomes
- Knowledge and application of HCPC or relevant body Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge and application of Personal Development Planning
- Detailed knowledge of Primary Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. Care Homes, Social Care and Voluntary services
- Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance
- Knowledge and application of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Knowledge and application of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs
Desirable
- Able to work outside own professional boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery
- Knowledge and application of change management
- Knowledge and application of service improvement plans
- Knowledge and application of the audit process
- Knowledge and application of clinical supervision
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Teaching/ assessment presentation experience Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with people with complex needs
- Experience of providing evidence-based care
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long-term conditions, including Dementia
- Experience of working in collaboration with and across organisational boundaries
- Experience in presenting and service promotion
- A problem-solving approach. Experience of dealing with difficult or unexpected situations
- Evidence of knowledge in caseload management
- Competent computer skills
- Experience in assessments for deteriorating patients and developing/ delivering care plans to meet these needs
- Experience of teaching and mentoring students
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience and evidence of recent post-registration experience in Community Rapid Response/ Urgent Care and Discharge planning
- Experience in audit and/or research
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including making handover or onward referrals to other agencies
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working and enthusiasm in fulfilling role and working with others
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate pro-activeness and forward thinking in identifying opportunities for improvement in own self and for the service
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to change and in meeting the needs of the service
- Motivated and able to influence others in delivering quality care
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Physical Skills
Essential
- Person may require periods of prolonged standing or in couched position when treating or assisting a resident
- Handling/ facilitation skills when assisting or treating a resident whose cognition may be impaired
- Able to work in a mobile and agile way which may require using a laptop and smart phone
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).
