Job summary
o As part of the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) this post is trust wide across allareas of the Stroke therapy service including the acute ward to provide an acute 7 dayservice.o Providing care to a diverse population, to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy care tostroke patients and their carers in the community.o To perform comprehensive physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diversepresentations and complex physical and psychological conditions following a stroke.o To asses stroke patients to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programmespecific to individual needs.o To hold responsibility for own caseload and, working without direct supervision but togetherwith the other members of the MDT, deliver a comprehensive package of care to strokepatients and their carers.o Supervision takes the form of supervision sessions, in service training, peer support groups.o Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available when required.o To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.o To contribute and be involved in service changes/developments through quality improvementprojects.o To provide cover for other physiotherapists in the service as required and to cover weekendworking on the acute ward.o Must have UK driving license and access to a car.
Main duties of the job
- To work autonomously to complete advanced assessments and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex presentations and to determine Physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.o To act as a specialist resource to other professionals for the management of patients following a stroke.o To represent the Physiotherapy Service at the multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service and integrate Physiotherapy treatment intothe overall management programme.o On a daily basis to implement decisions on allocation of limited resources which directly affectlevel of physiotherapy intervention to specific patients and have to justify those decisions topatients, carers and others.o To undertake therapeutic manual handling in compliance with Trust manual handling policiesand local guidance at all times.o To deal sensitively with patients and carers who have high levels of anxiety and aggressionE.g. caused by loss of mobility and independence, cognitive impairment e.g. dementia orlearning difficulties.o To interact with patients through an interpreter when English is not the patient's firstlanguage.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously. To demonstrate effective organisational and managerial skills to manage workload. To plan and prioritise workload with an appreciation of impact on other staff members. To demonstrate competent understanding and use of reporting and information systems. Demonstrate a sound understanding and take appropriate action of information governanceand risk management and application relevant to the work situation. To be professionally and legally accountable for own work, working within professionalstandards and guidelines. Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitively in accordance with Caldecottprinciples, data Protection Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Accurately and appropriately record and store information. The post holder will follow theTrust's policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice forRecords Management. Collect relevant data and information. Report any risks and complaints to designated manager, reporting incidents on InPhase, ifrequired. Attend mandatory training as required. Identify personal training and development needs and achieve annual personal anddepartmental objectives through SDR process and provide evidence. Participate in and log all CPD activities. To actively embed any recommendations following serious case reviews or SUI ensuring alllearning is acted upon To undertake the accurate collection of data for use in service reporting, audit and formonitoring the Service level agreement. To update therapy time and outcome measures inline with Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme (SSNAP) on patient-based system datain a timely fashion, fully complying with data quality requirements. Clinical Responsibilities Contributing to the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluatingthe Community stroke service within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, accurate prognosis, planning, implementationand evaluation of care as an autonomous and lone working practitioner to clients withcomplex cases where clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and expertise areessential to develop effective individual therapy plans. To be a source of knowledge in the specialist areas for the team, wider health carecommunity and multi-agency partners providing specialised advice and clinical practice. Continue to develop and suggest new and innovative ways of working based on availableevidence To have highly developed effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbalincluding barriers to communication. To communicate information that may be sensitive or distressing appropriately. To be aware of own scope of practice and the scope of other professionals and referappropriately to provide holistic care. To seek advice from highly specialist therapists for complex cases To observe and maintain the Physiotherapy minimum standards of clinical practice andHCPC code of conduct. Maintain professional body registration Undertake on call /twilight duties as part of teamPage | 6 Job Evaluation Ref: 202425-1465 To constantly evaluate own knowledge and practice through the utilisation and appraisal of awide variety of evidence. To work to professional standards and national guidance. Receive and provide routine information to staff, public, and patients using a variety ofmethods such as electronic media, letters and telephone. Work in line with the trust Code of Conduct. Adhere to national and local documentation standards for patient records. Maintains health and safety in the workplace ensuring safe practice for self and others. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and individuals rights. Assist in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice within the service and workarea Follow the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures toprotect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare- associated infections. Performs the correct hand hygiene procedures, when entering and leaving clinical areas. It is imperative that the post holder is a team player, but will also be expected to work undertheir own initiative. To be actively involved in the clinical supervision process. To have specialist theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the specialist area To work in a coordinated, multidisciplinary manner To be involved in health promotion initiatives To monitor the health and wellbeing of people with complex and changing needs across theservice, assisting in protecting individuals and groups whose health and well being may beat risk. To be responsible for maintaining accurate comprehensive patient treatment records in linewith Trust policies and to communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriatedisciplines in the form of reports and letters. Represent physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the ICSS multi-disciplinaryteam meetings, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service, and integratephysiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will include discussion ofpatient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning. Provide specialist clinical advice to others regarding the management and care of strokepatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously. To demonstrate effective organisational and managerial skills to manage workload. To plan and prioritise workload with an appreciation of impact on other staff members. To demonstrate competent understanding and use of reporting and information systems. Demonstrate a sound understanding and take appropriate action of information governanceand risk management and application relevant to the work situation. To be professionally and legally accountable for own work, working within professionalstandards and guidelines. Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitively in accordance with Caldecottprinciples, data Protection Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Accurately and appropriately record and store information. The post holder will follow theTrust's policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice forRecords Management. Collect relevant data and information. Report any risks and complaints to designated manager, reporting incidents on InPhase, ifrequired. Attend mandatory training as required. Identify personal training and development needs and achieve annual personal anddepartmental objectives through SDR process and provide evidence. Participate in and log all CPD activities. To actively embed any recommendations following serious case reviews or SUI ensuring alllearning is acted upon To undertake the accurate collection of data for use in service reporting, audit and formonitoring the Service level agreement. To update therapy time and outcome measures inline with Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme (SSNAP) on patient-based system datain a timely fashion, fully complying with data quality requirements. Clinical Responsibilities Contributing to the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluatingthe Community stroke service within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, accurate prognosis, planning, implementationand evaluation of care as an autonomous and lone working practitioner to clients withcomplex cases where clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and expertise areessential to develop effective individual therapy plans. To be a source of knowledge in the specialist areas for the team, wider health carecommunity and multi-agency partners providing specialised advice and clinical practice. Continue to develop and suggest new and innovative ways of working based on availableevidence To have highly developed effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbalincluding barriers to communication. To communicate information that may be sensitive or distressing appropriately. To be aware of own scope of practice and the scope of other professionals and referappropriately to provide holistic care. To seek advice from highly specialist therapists for complex cases To observe and maintain the Physiotherapy minimum standards of clinical practice andHCPC code of conduct. Maintain professional body registration Undertake on call /twilight duties as part of teamPage | 6 Job Evaluation Ref: 202425-1465 To constantly evaluate own knowledge and practice through the utilisation and appraisal of awide variety of evidence. To work to professional standards and national guidance. Receive and provide routine information to staff, public, and patients using a variety ofmethods such as electronic media, letters and telephone. Work in line with the trust Code of Conduct. Adhere to national and local documentation standards for patient records. Maintains health and safety in the workplace ensuring safe practice for self and others. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and individuals rights. Assist in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice within the service and workarea Follow the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures toprotect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare- associated infections. Performs the correct hand hygiene procedures, when entering and leaving clinical areas. It is imperative that the post holder is a team player, but will also be expected to work undertheir own initiative. To be actively involved in the clinical supervision process. To have specialist theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the specialist area To work in a coordinated, multidisciplinary manner To be involved in health promotion initiatives To monitor the health and wellbeing of people with complex and changing needs across theservice, assisting in protecting individuals and groups whose health and well being may beat risk. To be responsible for maintaining accurate comprehensive patient treatment records in linewith Trust policies and to communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriatedisciplines in the form of reports and letters. Represent physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the ICSS multi-disciplinaryteam meetings, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service, and integratephysiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme. This will include discussion ofpatient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning. Provide specialist clinical advice to others regarding the management and care of strokepatients.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience in stroke Physiotherapy
Essential
- To have worked or experience working in Neurological and stroke Physiotherapy
Desirable
- To demonstrate ability to work at a band 6 level
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience in stroke Physiotherapy
Essential
- To have worked or experience working in Neurological and stroke Physiotherapy
Desirable
- To demonstrate ability to work at a band 6 level
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
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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).
