University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialist (Senior) Physiotherapist - Accident and Emergency

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Job summary

Due to staff progression internally, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a B7 physiotherapist to work alongside a team of B6 and 7 physiotherapists to provide specialist assessment and treatment of acute MSK conditions seen in the urgent treatment centre at Worthing hospital. You will work as part of the MDT alongside other health care professionals, including Emergency Nurse Practitioners, consultants and GP's.This is a fast-paced environment where you will need to be able to work autonomously to provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of acute MSK presentations. You will have close links with the MSK physiotherapy service, joining in on training and supervision, as well as contributing to service development. Prior experience of requesting and interpreting x-rays and blood tests is desirable, but training can be provided as necessary.

Main duties of the job

To carry out, as an autonomous practitioner, advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients who may not have previously been assessed by a doctor. These patients are likely to have complex and/or chronic presentation and may require extended investigation.
Provide clinical expertise, assessment, treatment, education, and advice in the field of acute musculoskeletal conditions, or exacerbations of chronic conditions
To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the A/E team and other professionals / medical staff.
To work using extended scope training for role within A & E
To support clinical leadership for the Accident and Emergency service within the Physiotherapy department.

To ensure the specialist team participates in the MDT approach to the care of all patients.

To help develop and implement a comprehensive training and personal development plan for the A & E team staff and, in conjunction with the management team, strive to ensure excellence of training and personal development.

To participate in plans for service development.
To implement policy and policy changes in own clinical area and to set and monitor standards of practice.
To support and undertake evidence-based projects including recommendations for change in practice and to take a lead in appropriate research in this clinical area.

To take a role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists/technicians/assts and students.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-5656670-SEP23

Job locations

Worthing Hospitals

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN1 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

To be able to lead, motivate and persuade others (including staff and patients) through advanced communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills, using written and electronic information where needed.
To use communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme and ensure understanding of their condition. To communicate effectively with patients, this includes patients with communication and understanding difficulties, e.g., dementia, learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, non-English speaking patients.
To work collaboratively and maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in patient care, student education, research, or policy development as appropriate and promote good working relationships at all times.
To assess capacity to give consent, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment such as patients who have Dementia, learning difficulties or who are acutely confused.
To clearly convey complex knowledge of techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and staff.
To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
To maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working with the Trust.
To communicate effectively and advise other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters/discharge reports.
To ensure good communication occurs with physiotherapy colleagues when there is a transfer of patients to and from other departments.
To arrange follow-up outpatient physiotherapy or onward referral for continuing patient care as required to ensure a seamless service is maintained.
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
To ensure timely and effective communication with the Consultant Physiotherapist and Lead Therapists on all professional matters.
To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines.
To attend and be an active participant in speciality, peer group and departmental staff meetings.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Contribute to the strategic development of the service and speciality. This includes input into the service annual business plan and the formulation of relevant business cases and integration with the whole Musculoskeletal service aims.
To ensure designated staff implement policy and service developmental changes.
To ensure that the service responds to national initiatives and policy within the framework of Clinical Governance including clinical effectiveness, evidence-based health care, managing clinical risk, and Research & Development issues.

People Management and Development

To be an active member of the formal departmental training programme by attending in-service sessions, delivering, and attending training sessions both in house and externally and undertaking reflective practice.
To ensure competence, through teaching and appraisal, of all staff working within the physiotherapy A+E speciality.

Patient Care Delivery

To be competent in assessing a wide range of fractures and acute soft tissue injuries and their associated to provide a specialist expert opinion.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations and to use clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to determine appropriate care plans utilising specialist treatment skills and options.
To provide leadership for the physiotherapy A+E service, being available for expert advice and guidance on complex patients.
To maintain professionalism in public/ rehab/ treatment centre areas.
To maintain patient confidentiality, and dignity at all times and support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Please see job description & person specs

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

To be able to lead, motivate and persuade others (including staff and patients) through advanced communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills, using written and electronic information where needed.
To use communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme and ensure understanding of their condition. To communicate effectively with patients, this includes patients with communication and understanding difficulties, e.g., dementia, learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, non-English speaking patients.
To work collaboratively and maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in patient care, student education, research, or policy development as appropriate and promote good working relationships at all times.
To assess capacity to give consent, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment such as patients who have Dementia, learning difficulties or who are acutely confused.
To clearly convey complex knowledge of techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and staff.
To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
To maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working with the Trust.
To communicate effectively and advise other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters/discharge reports.
To ensure good communication occurs with physiotherapy colleagues when there is a transfer of patients to and from other departments.
To arrange follow-up outpatient physiotherapy or onward referral for continuing patient care as required to ensure a seamless service is maintained.
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
To ensure timely and effective communication with the Consultant Physiotherapist and Lead Therapists on all professional matters.
To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines.
To attend and be an active participant in speciality, peer group and departmental staff meetings.
Service Delivery and Improvement
Contribute to the strategic development of the service and speciality. This includes input into the service annual business plan and the formulation of relevant business cases and integration with the whole Musculoskeletal service aims.
To ensure designated staff implement policy and service developmental changes.
To ensure that the service responds to national initiatives and policy within the framework of Clinical Governance including clinical effectiveness, evidence-based health care, managing clinical risk, and Research & Development issues.

People Management and Development

To be an active member of the formal departmental training programme by attending in-service sessions, delivering, and attending training sessions both in house and externally and undertaking reflective practice.
To ensure competence, through teaching and appraisal, of all staff working within the physiotherapy A+E speciality.

Patient Care Delivery

To be competent in assessing a wide range of fractures and acute soft tissue injuries and their associated to provide a specialist expert opinion.
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations and to use clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical expertise to determine appropriate care plans utilising specialist treatment skills and options.
To provide leadership for the physiotherapy A+E service, being available for expert advice and guidance on complex patients.
To maintain professionalism in public/ rehab/ treatment centre areas.
To maintain patient confidentiality, and dignity at all times and support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Please see job description & person specs

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

HCPC Registered

Desirable

CSP Member

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or overseas equivalent.
Up to date professional development portfolio.

Desirable

Research background within a clinical environment. Member of a CSP special interest group.
MSc equivalent level of education/ experience and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practice.

Skills Non-Clinical

Essential

Experience of supervising staff and students.
Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments.
Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance, and an awareness of how it is carried out.
Experience of operational management of staff e.g., personnel procedures.

Desirable

Management/ leadership experience

Skills Clinical

Essential

Experience at Clinical specialist level.
Experience of working clinically as a Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist for a period of at least 2 years.

Desirable

Understanding of physiotherapy role in A+E

People Management and Development

Essential

Experience of line management of staff and students, including appraisals, supervision, and training.

Desirable

Operational management experience
To have an understanding of the implementation of relevant HR policies for staff management.

Specific Requirements

Essential

May require the potential for 7 day working in the future.
Team worker and leader. Able to articulate ideas and thoughts effectively and gain support and trust of others.
Able to work autonomously.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

HCPC Registered

Desirable

CSP Member

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or overseas equivalent.
Up to date professional development portfolio.

Desirable

Research background within a clinical environment. Member of a CSP special interest group.
MSc equivalent level of education/ experience and evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practice.

Skills Non-Clinical

Essential

Experience of supervising staff and students.
Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments.
Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance, and an awareness of how it is carried out.
Experience of operational management of staff e.g., personnel procedures.

Desirable

Management/ leadership experience

Skills Clinical

Essential

Experience at Clinical specialist level.
Experience of working clinically as a Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist for a period of at least 2 years.

Desirable

Understanding of physiotherapy role in A+E

People Management and Development

Essential

Experience of line management of staff and students, including appraisals, supervision, and training.

Desirable

Operational management experience
To have an understanding of the implementation of relevant HR policies for staff management.

Specific Requirements

Essential

May require the potential for 7 day working in the future.
Team worker and leader. Able to articulate ideas and thoughts effectively and gain support and trust of others.
Able to work autonomously.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospitals

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN1 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospitals

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN1 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)