Job summary
The post holder will be part of the Haywood Hospital Therapies Portfolio providing Physiotherapy within the D2A bed based services, Pathway 2 ,
This is a dynamic role that requires collaborative working with our colleagues across the D2A pathway & teams/agencies across the ICS's providing rehabilitation. The role supports specialist rehabilitation managing timely discharges, effective bed flow & supporting adaptation and resettlement back into the community. The overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will take part in both local, regional and national initiatives. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.
You will
- Be knowledgeable of the D2A model
- Be skilled in the assessment of older adults & support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support and rehabilitation programmes.
- Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
- Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
- Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description for further information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Elizabeth White - D2A Lead Elizabeth.White@mpft.nhs.uk
Alyssa Snelson - D2A Lead - Alyssa.Snelson@mpft.nhs.uk
Katie Dirn - Service Lead D2A Patient Flow- Katie.dirn@mpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description for further information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Elizabeth White - D2A Lead Elizabeth.White@mpft.nhs.uk
Alyssa Snelson - D2A Lead - Alyssa.Snelson@mpft.nhs.uk
Katie Dirn - Service Lead D2A Patient Flow- Katie.dirn@mpft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 relevant areas
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study / specific study relevant to D2A
- Falls training & related assessments
- Mental capacity training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role in a variety of specialties including neurology, orthopaedics, older peoples rehabilitation, falls management, respiratory care, musculoskeletal including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS as a Physiotherapist
- Experience of supervising others.
Desirable
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Experience of risk management including risk assessment, action planning & evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance.
- The necessary competences required to undertake this role would be provided (once ratified) as a separate document on appointment. They are derived from skills for health and aligned to national occupational standards. An element of these is given below: oBasic IT skills oInitiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups oProvide leadership in your area of responsibility oEstablish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition oDischarge and transfer individuals where appropriate oEnable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness oIdentify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
- Able to lead a group/class based treatment programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Working across hospital / community settings with UK driving licence & valid business insurance, must have the ability to travel within a large geographical area to meet the requirements of the post.
- Flexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns.
- Proactive self-development within relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses / development opportunities (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
- Proactive in developing others, i.e. education and staff training
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to demonstrate a patient/client centred approach
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse work force and to deliver a quality service to people from diverse backgrounds, by including and embracing their various needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 relevant areas
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study / specific study relevant to D2A
- Falls training & related assessments
- Mental capacity training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role in a variety of specialties including neurology, orthopaedics, older peoples rehabilitation, falls management, respiratory care, musculoskeletal including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality.
- Previous experience of working within the NHS as a Physiotherapist
- Experience of supervising others.
Desirable
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Experience of risk management including risk assessment, action planning & evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance.
- The necessary competences required to undertake this role would be provided (once ratified) as a separate document on appointment. They are derived from skills for health and aligned to national occupational standards. An element of these is given below: oBasic IT skills oInitiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups oProvide leadership in your area of responsibility oEstablish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition oDischarge and transfer individuals where appropriate oEnable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness oIdentify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
- Able to lead a group/class based treatment programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Working across hospital / community settings with UK driving licence & valid business insurance, must have the ability to travel within a large geographical area to meet the requirements of the post.
- Flexibility with working hours to enable 7 day working / shift patterns.
- Proactive self-development within relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualification and/or courses / development opportunities (e.g. professionally recognised courses in specialist area).
- Proactive in developing others, i.e. education and staff training
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to demonstrate a patient/client centred approach
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse work force and to deliver a quality service to people from diverse backgrounds, by including and embracing their various needs.
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).
