Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a flexible and innovative Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Older Adult Community Treatment Teams in Northumberland. Although previous experience is not essential, knowledge of the impact dementia can have on function, and aninterest in working in this clinical area is needed.
The successful candidate will work in a range of settings including the clients' own home and the local community, as well as providing support to clients who reside in residential and nursing care settings.
Service users may present with a combination of physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, behavioural and social needs therefore a commitment to multi-disciplinary working is essential.
You will be involved in offering and undertaking specialist assessments to develop meaningful and person-centred care plans that can be delivered individually or as part of a wider MDT approach.
Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapist is fully integrated in the Teams, managed by the Pathway Managers and will be supported by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, providing ongoing clinical and professional supervision.
There is a requirement to take Physiotherapy students on a regular basis from Northumbria University and contribute to student learning in the clinical area.
There is a robust network of Physiotherapists within the CNTW with strong links between both community services and inpatients.
The post will cover all of Northumberland
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th September 2023
Closing date : 25th September 2023
We welcome your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th September 2023
Closing date : 25th September 2023
We welcome your application
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification
- HCPS Registered
Written Evidence
Essential
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner including patient records
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with people with communication difficulties e.g. Dementia, language barriers o Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people e.g. patients, patient relatives, Doctors, Nurses, colleagues etc
- Understanding risk assessment and lone working policy
written and verbal examples
Essential
- Physiotherapy Assessment and effective treatment / interventions for OP with Functional and Organic mental health conditions
- Robust knowledge and skills of community working
- proven track record of post registration clinical experience / MSK / Neuro/ Resp / ortho
- experience of supervising non registered staff and students
- highly developed communication skills
- Ability to meet mobility requirement for community working across Northumberland
Desirable
- innovative and resourceful
- teaching / IT presentation skills
- knowledge of audit research and evaluation of service
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification
- HCPS Registered
Written Evidence
Essential
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner including patient records
Desirable
- Experience of communicating with people with communication difficulties e.g. Dementia, language barriers o Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people e.g. patients, patient relatives, Doctors, Nurses, colleagues etc
- Understanding risk assessment and lone working policy
written and verbal examples
Essential
- Physiotherapy Assessment and effective treatment / interventions for OP with Functional and Organic mental health conditions
- Robust knowledge and skills of community working
- proven track record of post registration clinical experience / MSK / Neuro/ Resp / ortho
- experience of supervising non registered staff and students
- highly developed communication skills
- Ability to meet mobility requirement for community working across Northumberland
Desirable
- innovative and resourceful
- teaching / IT presentation skills
- knowledge of audit research and evaluation of service
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).
