Job summary
The Integrated care service (iCares) is excited to recruit a physiotherapist into our multi disciplinary team, which works with adults in community settings across the Sandwell Borough.
iCares is a welcoming and aspirational community therapy team with a clear vision and strong commitment to improving the lives of local people. We have a strong focus upon delivering patient-centred care and embedding 'what matters to you' care principles into all of our work. We also place equal emphasis upon caring for each other and are proud to work within a trust that champions the health and well-being of its staff.
Main duties of the job
To provide the specialist, clinical skills of a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Integrated Care Service multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the Service.
This post-holder will work within the locality team delivering assessment and intensive intervention including coaching and training for the patient, relatives and care staff.
The role also involves taking turns to support our rota for out of hours and admission avoidance service, between the hours of 8am-8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a clinical caseload To provide supervision and support to staff and students. To actively contribute to service modernisation.
Key Relationships: Users (patients), family and carers. The multi-disciplinary team. Therapy staff team leaders and managers within the service and widerservices in Sandwell.
External services including but not limited to: Social Inclusion and Health; Neighbouring Acute and Community Care providers. Voluntary agencies and other agencies (including specialist services) Community based care centres e.g. Intermediate Care
The role involves commuting across Sandwell and supporting people in their own homes and community settings, for this reason having access to a vehicle for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. Mileage will be reimbursed according to current NHS approved mileage rates.
For further details please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for a clinical caseload To provide supervision and support to staff and students. To actively contribute to service modernisation.
Key Relationships: Users (patients), family and carers. The multi-disciplinary team. Therapy staff team leaders and managers within the service and widerservices in Sandwell.
External services including but not limited to: Social Inclusion and Health; Neighbouring Acute and Community Care providers. Voluntary agencies and other agencies (including specialist services) Community based care centres e.g. Intermediate Care
The role involves commuting across Sandwell and supporting people in their own homes and community settings, for this reason having access to a vehicle for work purposes and a valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. Mileage will be reimbursed according to current NHS approved mileage rates.
For further details please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Management & Supervision
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own caseload and work within agreed deadlines
- Able to organise / supervise and delegate tasks to support workers, students, others
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work as a team member , e.g. Reliable, flexible and self-motivated
- Car driver and UK driving licence essential
Desirable
- demonstrate initiative and commitment to self-directed learning Innovative and be able to make recommendations for service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD / continuous learning
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist theoretical knowledge of a broad range of pathologies to underpin practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implications for the Service Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge/competence required for emergency duties
Experience
Essential
- Experience must include working within a community service / rehab / neurology or long term conditions
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and the wider MDT.
- Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy Assistants. Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students
- Participation in emergency duties
Person Specification
Management & Supervision
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own caseload and work within agreed deadlines
- Able to organise / supervise and delegate tasks to support workers, students, others
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work as a team member , e.g. Reliable, flexible and self-motivated
- Car driver and UK driving licence essential
Desirable
- demonstrate initiative and commitment to self-directed learning Innovative and be able to make recommendations for service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD / continuous learning
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist theoretical knowledge of a broad range of pathologies to underpin practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implications for the Service Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
Desirable
- Knowledge/competence required for emergency duties
Experience
Essential
- Experience must include working within a community service / rehab / neurology or long term conditions
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and the wider MDT.
- Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy Assistants. Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students
- Participation in emergency duties
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).
