Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours per week
We
are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Integrated Community
Stroke Rehabilitation Teamin
Barnsley.
The successful candidate will be working
with a supportive & committed team of professionals which include Clinical Psychology,
Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Health Care Support
Workers & the Stroke Association.
The role encompasses intervention across
the whole stroke pathways; Specialist Stroke in-patient Rehabilitation
Facility, Stroke ESD & longer-term Stroke Rehabilitation for up to 6
months. Longer term support then continues with the Stroke Association, who
work closely with the team & are involved to support the patient &
their family throughout their stroke journey.
You
will work within a multi
professional team &
hold a varied caseload of patients. You will be responsible for the assessment &
provision of a specialised programme of rehabilitation, meeting the specific
needs & agreed goals of your patients to facilitate their rehabilitation &
optimise recovery potential.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The Barnsley Stroke
service is integrated within the South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Stroke
Network, providing opportunity to engage collaboratively across the region,
with the aim of driving up standards of stroke care
As a Specialist
Physiotherapist you will:
work
in close liaison with the wider MDT & other community therapy & nursing
areas
Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy
Demonstrate knowledge, experience & relevant clinical skills
Undertake comprehensive assessment, provide therapeutic diagnosis using
investigative, advanced analytical skills, specialist listening, physical &
observational skills, interpret clinical findings/documentation & implement
agreed treatment plans
Monitor & evaluate treatment to measure progress/outcomes to ensure
effectiveness of interventions & service delivery
Develop programmes of care to support discharge
Contribute to clinical leadership/supervision facilitating a
culture of learning/reflective practice
Have
high level communication & excellent interpersonal skills
Compliance with clinical governance being responsible
for ensuring Infection Control policy/procedures are followed
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
JOB
SUMMARY
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder 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 post holder when
necessary and in line with service developments.
KEY
RESULT AREAS
1.
Job Purpose
To work as an
integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider partners.
To carry out a
specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and
advice to patients often with complex presentations and formulate a clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
To be
responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.
2.
Job Dimensions
Supervision,
training and development of basis grade physiotherapists, other health care
professionals, support staff, and of physiotherapy students, if present. No direct
budget responsibility.
3.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
To be professionally and legally responsible
for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
To perform specialist physiotherapeutic
assessment and treatment of patients with diverse presentations, multiple
pathologies and complex condition, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan
using specialised clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques,
within the clients own home, residential or nursing home.
To display specialist problem solving skills to
recognise and identify patients requiring further investigations, referring
appropriately to other services within and outside the physiotherapy
remit. To be aware of and screen for serious
pathologies with appropriate management.
To hold responsibility for own caseload,
working without direct supervision.
Access to advice and support is available from more senior colleagues as
required. Clinical work is not routinely
evaluated.
To formulate and deliver individual
physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based
practice and treatment options e.g. patient education, exercise programmes,
electrotherapy and other alternative options.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non
clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis and to recommend the best
course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
To assess patients understanding of treatment
proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to within a legal
frame with patients who lack capacity to consent.
To communicate effectively with patient and
carers, overcoming barriers to communication and understanding in order to
progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
To provide planned and spontaneous advice,
teaching and instruction of patients, relatives, carers and other health care
professionals to promote the understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a
consistent approach to patient care.
Where necessary to be involved in MDT meetings
to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated service to patients.
Duplicate belowTo be responsible for risk
assessment of own caseload and working environment and ensure the correct and
safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients, and by staff and students
through training and supervision of practice.
To work as a lone practitioner when working in
domiciliary or clinic settings with telephone support if required.
PROFESSIONAL
To be responsible for maintaining own
competency to practice through a variety of CPD activities and maintain a
portfolio which reflects personal development.
To maintain and develop up to date specialist
knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within a variety of pathologies
experienced in area of work.
Undertake measurement and evaluation of
specialist treatment and current practice through use of evidence based
practice and outcome measures. Recommend
change of practice to service manager and to be involved in the implementation
of changes to practice and service protocols.
Maintain HCPC registration, Trust, CSP and
departmental standards, guidelines and policies ensuring quality of service and
monitor own, Band 5 and assistants quality of practice.
To induct and provide clinical education,
support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and assistants assessing and
evaluating competence as required.
To participate when required in the clinical
education of medical professionals in your specialist field of physiotherapy. To provide supervision, training and
development of basis grade physiotherapists, other health care professionals,
support staff, and of physiotherapy students, if present.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system.
Be an active member of the in-service training
programme by attendance at and delivery of training sessions, peer review and
external courses where appropriate.
To ensure accurate, legible and comprehensive
treatment records are kept in line with CSP and trust standards of practice.
Establish and maintain communication links with
other medical specialities in representation of physiotherapy services, to
ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach.
To accept responsibility from and delegate to
other members of the physiotherapy staff.
To be aware of health and safety aspects of
your work and implement any policies deemed necessary to improve safety.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder 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 post holder when
necessary and in line with service developments.
KEY
RESULT AREAS
1.
Job Purpose
To work as an
integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider partners.
To carry out a
specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and
advice to patients often with complex presentations and formulate a clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
To be
responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.
2.
Job Dimensions
Supervision,
training and development of basis grade physiotherapists, other health care
professionals, support staff, and of physiotherapy students, if present. No direct
budget responsibility.
3.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
To be professionally and legally responsible
for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
To perform specialist physiotherapeutic
assessment and treatment of patients with diverse presentations, multiple
pathologies and complex condition, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan
using specialised clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques,
within the clients own home, residential or nursing home.
To display specialist problem solving skills to
recognise and identify patients requiring further investigations, referring
appropriately to other services within and outside the physiotherapy
remit. To be aware of and screen for serious
pathologies with appropriate management.
To hold responsibility for own caseload,
working without direct supervision.
Access to advice and support is available from more senior colleagues as
required. Clinical work is not routinely
evaluated.
To formulate and deliver individual
physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based
practice and treatment options e.g. patient education, exercise programmes,
electrotherapy and other alternative options.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non
clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis and to recommend the best
course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
To assess patients understanding of treatment
proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to within a legal
frame with patients who lack capacity to consent.
To communicate effectively with patient and
carers, overcoming barriers to communication and understanding in order to
progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
To provide planned and spontaneous advice,
teaching and instruction of patients, relatives, carers and other health care
professionals to promote the understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a
consistent approach to patient care.
Where necessary to be involved in MDT meetings
to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated service to patients.
Duplicate belowTo be responsible for risk
assessment of own caseload and working environment and ensure the correct and
safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients, and by staff and students
through training and supervision of practice.
To work as a lone practitioner when working in
domiciliary or clinic settings with telephone support if required.
PROFESSIONAL
To be responsible for maintaining own
competency to practice through a variety of CPD activities and maintain a
portfolio which reflects personal development.
To maintain and develop up to date specialist
knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within a variety of pathologies
experienced in area of work.
Undertake measurement and evaluation of
specialist treatment and current practice through use of evidence based
practice and outcome measures. Recommend
change of practice to service manager and to be involved in the implementation
of changes to practice and service protocols.
Maintain HCPC registration, Trust, CSP and
departmental standards, guidelines and policies ensuring quality of service and
monitor own, Band 5 and assistants quality of practice.
To induct and provide clinical education,
support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and assistants assessing and
evaluating competence as required.
To participate when required in the clinical
education of medical professionals in your specialist field of physiotherapy. To provide supervision, training and
development of basis grade physiotherapists, other health care professionals,
support staff, and of physiotherapy students, if present.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system.
Be an active member of the in-service training
programme by attendance at and delivery of training sessions, peer review and
external courses where appropriate.
To ensure accurate, legible and comprehensive
treatment records are kept in line with CSP and trust standards of practice.
Establish and maintain communication links with
other medical specialities in representation of physiotherapy services, to
ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach.
To accept responsibility from and delegate to
other members of the physiotherapy staff.
To be aware of health and safety aspects of
your work and implement any policies deemed necessary to improve safety.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We
strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
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).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
- Experience of integrated/multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience in specialist clinical area directly related to the post.
- Experience of supervision of assistants/students.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist level of physiotherapy clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques related to the service area.
- Good communications skills verbal, non verbal and written.
- Ability to work in isolation, as part of a team, and on own initiative.
- Good organisational, prioritising, negotiation and delegating skills.
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to keep appropriate, accurate, legible patient records and data on paper and electronically, and awareness of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. (Diploma).
- HCPC Registration.
Training
Essential
- Substantial post registration rotational experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas to include Stroke, rehabilitation, neurology and or older peoples services.
- Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities/folder.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.
- Post Graduate study/course in relevant clinical specialism.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- 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
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).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
- Experience of integrated/multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience in specialist clinical area directly related to the post.
- Experience of supervision of assistants/students.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist level of physiotherapy clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques related to the service area.
- Good communications skills verbal, non verbal and written.
- Ability to work in isolation, as part of a team, and on own initiative.
- Good organisational, prioritising, negotiation and delegating skills.
- Ability to teach and supervise.
- Ability to keep appropriate, accurate, legible patient records and data on paper and electronically, and awareness of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. (Diploma).
- HCPC Registration.
Training
Essential
- Substantial post registration rotational experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas to include Stroke, rehabilitation, neurology and or older peoples services.
- Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities/folder.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.
- Post Graduate study/course in relevant clinical specialism.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
- Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
- 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).
