Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team in Mental Health based at Kendray Hospital.
We provide an in and outpatient rehabilitation service for patients with a wide-ranging variety of mental health conditions. The successful candidate will also be working alongside the well-established team with a varied caseload of patients who have a physical and mental health diagnosis seen in their own homes, residential homes, and nursing homes.
Your role will include assisting in service development and development projects as we strive to transform and modernise patient care. Evidence of ongoing CPD will be expected.
We have a strong commitment to staff training and development, supervision, and CPD. We regularly take undergraduate students on placement.
The organisation has a well-established professional leadership structure led by a Chief AHP, with access to strong professional networks and a wide range of profession specific training and career progression opportunities available.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be responsible for the assessment and provision of a specialised programme of rehabilitation meeting the specific needs and agreed goals of your patients to facilitate their rehabilitation and optimise recovery potential. You will work in close liaison with the wider MDT, Memory Services, and other community therapy areas. You will require excellent communication and time management skills. Experience gained through student placements or core rotations at band 5 level is essential, though it is not necessary to have done a specific mental health placement/rotation.
The service operates Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8.45 - 4.45. We are a supportive therapy team that work closely with the wider MDT. We adopt a recovery-based approach using evidence-based interventions and professional models of working to inform our practice and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. A range of 1:1 interventions and therapeutic groups are provided.
We are committed to providing holistic care within acute mental health, and youll have opportunity to work with other professionals & providers to meet the needs of our service users. Professional networking is actively encouraged, and we have well established links with our local partners. We actively welcome any prospective applicants to make contact to discuss the roles further.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
- To assess and treat own specialist caseload within the service (expand to include OPS/WAA/PLD In-Patients &/or Community).
- To contribute as part of the Clinical team to service development, quality and audit activities.
KEY RESULT AREAS:- Record clinical observations and clinical information pertaining to individuals in a manner consistent with Trust policy, professional standards and best practice guidelines.
- Communicate appropriate clinical information to colleagues in health, social care and other agencies, service users and their families.
- Provide verbal and written clinical service information in a form that meets the needs of recipient and complies with local and national protocols and policies.
- Be part of the clinical care team and actively participate in case conferences, strategy meetings, MDT meetings and other clinical meetings.
- Be involved with service development initiatives within therapy and the wider team plus Trust wide activities, leading these activities at times.
- Supervise junior staff and support workers within the clinical area.
- Participate in the professional and Allied Health Professions networks within the Trust.
- Maintain up-to-date statistical details using the Trust's information systems.
- Maintain an electronic calendar on the Trust's IT network and routinely use the e-mail system and other electronic information resources.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
- To assess and treat own specialist caseload within the service (expand to include OPS/WAA/PLD In-Patients &/or Community).
- To contribute as part of the Clinical team to service development, quality and audit activities.
KEY RESULT AREAS:- Record clinical observations and clinical information pertaining to individuals in a manner consistent with Trust policy, professional standards and best practice guidelines.
- Communicate appropriate clinical information to colleagues in health, social care and other agencies, service users and their families.
- Provide verbal and written clinical service information in a form that meets the needs of recipient and complies with local and national protocols and policies.
- Be part of the clinical care team and actively participate in case conferences, strategy meetings, MDT meetings and other clinical meetings.
- Be involved with service development initiatives within therapy and the wider team plus Trust wide activities, leading these activities at times.
- Supervise junior staff and support workers within the clinical area.
- Participate in the professional and Allied Health Professions networks within the Trust.
- Maintain up-to-date statistical details using the Trust's information systems.
- Maintain an electronic calendar on the Trust's IT network and routinely use the e-mail system and other electronic information resources.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-grad physiotherapy experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist within relevant fields of clinical practice
Desirable
- Rotational experiences in specialist clinical areas directly related to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Training
Essential
- Evidence of post-grad education to diploma/post graduate level or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-grad study/course in relevant clinical specialism or treatment technique
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Physically fit and able to participate in moving and handling activities and breakaway or restraint techniques
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of commonly found conditions and pathologies related to the service area
- Evidence of problem solving and holistic approach
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Clinical Practice Skills including individual and group work
- Knowledge of legislation and policy drivers, e.g. NICE guidelines, CQC work, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist treatment interventions, e.g. acupuncture, CBT
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Values contribution of others
- Good organisational skills
- Calm and confident
- Patient - an excellent communicator
- Flexible approach to time management
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to motivate and negotiate
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-grad physiotherapy experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working as a physiotherapist within relevant fields of clinical practice
Desirable
- Rotational experiences in specialist clinical areas directly related to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Training
Essential
- Evidence of post-grad education to diploma/post graduate level or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-grad study/course in relevant clinical specialism or treatment technique
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Physically fit and able to participate in moving and handling activities and breakaway or restraint techniques
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of commonly found conditions and pathologies related to the service area
- Evidence of problem solving and holistic approach
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Clinical Practice Skills including individual and group work
- Knowledge of legislation and policy drivers, e.g. NICE guidelines, CQC work, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in specialist treatment interventions, e.g. acupuncture, CBT
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Values contribution of others
- Good organisational skills
- Calm and confident
- Patient - an excellent communicator
- Flexible approach to time management
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to motivate and negotiate
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
