Job summary
To provide a high quality community based physiotherapy service to people with musculoskeletalconditions in the London borough of Newham. The Team is committed to offer patients:- a positive and encouraging experience- a clean, open and welcoming environment- a flexible, open and quick appointment system for all referrals- a range of additional specialist, expert led services- The greatest ease of access to the appropriately skilled professional
In addition, our Extended Scope Physiotherapists work collaboratively with GPwSI in Rheumatology and Orthopedics to facilitate effective and efficient patient care pathways. The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner and manage a defined caseload of complex cases independently, evidencing problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence based and client-centred principles. The post holder will be contributing to team development. The post holder will assist with the gym operation.
Main duties of the job
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for clients under your management.To accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload of clients, and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To undertake the assessment and clinical diagnosis of clients using investigative and analytical skills; formulating an individual management and/or treatment programme using advanced clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills, including knowledge of alternative treatment options.To assess clients understanding of treatment proposals and their capacity to give informed consent, and working within the legal framework when clients lack capacity to give consent to treatment.To undertake the continuous assessment and evaluation of the treatment programmes and modify them according to the client's needs.Independently manage a caseload of complex cases providing a specialist physiotherapy service to all residents of Newham with complex physical, cognitive, psychological, social,sensory and emotional needs, taking account of people's diversityEstablish a therapeutic relationship with clients and carers to gain their participationDevelop specialised programmes of treatment, rehabilitation and maintenance in collaboration with clients, carers and other agencies by selecting the most appropriate intervention options.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to this client group
- Documented evidence of relevant on-going professional development
- Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience, to have included core areas of physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake all aspects of the physiotherapy process, including assess, manage and treat clients with complex multi pathologies at a specialist level
- Ability to work, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families/carers
- Ability to apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of clients in relation to specific specialism
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
- Ability to apply safe moving and handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
- Ability to support junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
- Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
- Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal, in relation to clinical and other areas of work
- Ability and commitment to working within a non-discriminatory client centred framework
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the needs and aspirations of clients and carers from all ethnic backgrounds
Attributes
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work in on a number of different sites and within the community
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Calm manner and ability to deal with challenging situations and work under pressure
- Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
- Sensitive to the views and needs of service users and carers from all backgrounds
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to this client group
- Documented evidence of relevant on-going professional development
- Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying experience, to have included core areas of physiotherapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Ability to undertake all aspects of the physiotherapy process, including assess, manage and treat clients with complex multi pathologies at a specialist level
- Ability to work, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families/carers
- Ability to apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of clients in relation to specific specialism
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
- Ability to apply safe moving and handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
- Ability to support junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
- Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
- Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal, in relation to clinical and other areas of work
- Ability and commitment to working within a non-discriminatory client centred framework
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the needs and aspirations of clients and carers from all ethnic backgrounds
Attributes
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work in on a number of different sites and within the community
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Calm manner and ability to deal with challenging situations and work under pressure
- Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
- Sensitive to the views and needs of service users and carers from all backgrounds
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).
