Apprentice Physiotherapist (XR05)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based within the therapy team, working across various clinical settings. Teamwork is essential, and you may also supervise assistant staff or support work experience students.

Some of our services operate a 7-day service with extended hours (8am8pm), so flexibility for weekend and evening shifts is required.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your core clinical skills, contribute to service improvement, and participate in audit and clinical governance activities.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The post-holder will be a trainee Physiotherapy and will complete a BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy as a level 6 apprentice which will encompass teaching blocks at University, Clinical placements (within different services in order to gain a range of clinical experience across different health and social care settings) and in the Workplace. The university shall be selected and commissioned by the Trust.

The post-holder will continuously develop their skills and ability as they progress through the degree programme so that on completion they can manage and be responsible for a caseload, with supervision from a Senior Therapist/Team Lead, providing effective Therapy to people with relevant needs.

It is expected that the level of responsibility under each of the following duties will increase throughout the employees time on the degree programme.

The trust acknowledges and supports the statements laid down by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (). The post holder will be professionally accountable to HCPC, and accountable contractually to their employer and to the law for their actions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

To successfully complete the Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship incorporating BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy and End Point Assessment

To attend University and Clinical Placements as set out in the degree programme

To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme

To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements

To complete and pass the End Point Assessment

In the workplace participate in the following duties, under appropriate supervision, thereby developing the required skills and ability to meet the requirements to become a Physiotherapist while progressing through the degree programme.

Clinical

1. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.

2. To deliver a service using the Therapy process (screen referrals, assess and plan treatment programmes, implement and evaluate treatment programmes, monitor and discharge) and core skills

3. To establish capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment, and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent.

4. To assess individual patients, plan and carry out effective intervention in the most appropriate environment taking into account each patients individual physical, social and emotional needs.

5. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information across a range of conditions.

6. To use investigative and analytical skills to formulate and manage intervention

7. To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking and analysis to develop individual goals and intervention which optimises functional ability

8. To plan and prioritise clinical work

9. To delegate work to support staff and to obtain feedback from delegated tasks

10. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools/strategies to communicate appropriate information effectively to patients/carers. This may include patients/carers who have difficulty understanding or communicating

11. The information may relate to prognosis and rehabilitation outcomes

12. To utilise strategies of persuasion and motivation to encourage patients engage in intervention

13. To adopt a role in discharge management, communicating appropriate information and acting as an advocate for patient/carers

14. All recommendations should focus on patient centred goals and risk management.

15. To refer to internal and external agencies relevant to the patients needs using designated referral systems

16. To liaise with and work in collaboration with internal and external agencies

17. To act as a resource for information and support to patients, carers and others

18. To to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others

19. To be able to work in a stressful environment

20. To be able to impart difficult and unwelcome information regarding rehabilitation outcomes and support services.

21. To be able to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients/carers

22. To participate in ward rounds, case conferences and meeting as required

23. To record interventions accurately and timely using team/ trust documentation. Complying with professional guidelines and legislative requirements.

24. To complete activity data using team/trust documentation and outcome measures

25. To provide written reports conforming to professional guidelines and legislative requirements

26. To promote your profession as a treatment medium and ensure a high professional profile.

27. To participate in clinical governance and evaluation of work and current practices through the use of audit, research activity and outcome measures, either individually or as part of a clinical team.

28. To demonstrate dexterity, coordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment.

29. To be an active member of the out of hours service/weekend working as required.

Education and Training

1. To take responsibility in agreement with line manager for personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.

2. To provide evidence of ongoing personal development.

3. To undertake all mandatory training required for the role.

4. To take an active role in in-service training and coaching colleagues, ensuring the sharing of information and reflection on learning experiences.

5. To participate in audit and research.

6. To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of treatment plans and achievement of objectives.

7. To provide spontaneous and planned advice/training to relatives, carers and other professionals regarding the use of equipment, therapeutic procedures and handling of patients.

8. To participate in the education of therapy students and students from other disciplines.

9. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of their condition

Leadership

1. To participate in supervision and appraisal processes in line with Therapy and Trust Guidelines.

2. To assist in the supervision and development of support staff.

3. To comply with professional codes of practice, departmental and trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

4. To carry out administrative and housekeeping duties connected with the day to day running of the department.

5. To communicate all relevant information regarding the service and individual patients to the Therapy Team Leader/Supervisor

6. To contribute to policy and service developments as required.

7. To demonstrate an understanding of Risk Management and apply to working environment and clinical intervention.

8. To evaluate and prioritise clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.

9. To manage time effectively.

10. To comply at all times with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.

11. Undertake any other duties delegated and appropriate to the grade

12. To be aware of the boundaries of the role and not work outside these responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience as a healthcare or therapy assistant
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment with transferable skills
• Experience working in a team and supporting patient care.
• Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
• Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems
• Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds and in different settings
• Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Other Criteria

Essential

• Initiate and take responsibility for personal development.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including email)
• Effective workload management and the ability to remain professional under pressure
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance.
• Evidence of the skills listed below Able to prioritise. Communication Problem solving Clinical Reasoning

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills)
• 112 UCAS points from 3 A levels (including either a natural science subject such as biology or chemistry or a social science).
• Acceptable alternatives include: oMerit in T Level (Health or Healthcare Science) oDMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma oCACHE/NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade B) oAccess to HE Diploma: 45 L

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

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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