Job summary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for a highly motivated and committed Band 6 physio to work within an integrated neighbourhood team. We require an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude, who has the ability to work within our friendly team putting high quality patient care first.
The successful candidate will be linked to Torentum Neighbourhood Team but will be apart of a wider Community Therapy Team covering Fleetwood and WIN neighbourhoods. The role will include timely interventions, treatment plans and risk assessments. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. Developmental opportunities considered. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. We are commitment to provide the environment for this to happen. If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have a passion for rehabilitation, then this could be the post for you.
The team have recently been involved in projects to further enhance the patient experience. We would welcome any candidates with a desire for quality improvement and innovative ideas to work on and promote to apply.
Main duties of the job
There is a dedicated team of therapy staff who benefit from robust and well structure peer and 1:1 supervision. You also have the support of Far North Neighbourhood, Wyre Enhanced Primary Care Team Leader and the Senior therapists. Regular in-service training and supervision is provided, and we would expect the post holder to take an active role in both, with responsibility for the specific supervision of unqualified staff. You would hold an extensive caseload of routine and complex cases with responsibility for the assessment and treatment and delegation to other members of the team as appropriate.
The team is fully integrated,and we are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff with the flexibility for working with a wide range of conditions and situations. An excellent ability to communicate at the appropriate level, verbally and in writing, with colleagues, senior clinicians, carers, patients, and other stakeholders is essential. You must be both methodical and organised with skills in working under pressure, as part of a multi- professional and agency team and at times working in isolation.
The successful candidate must be able to undertake cross boundary working and manage a caseload.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and offers a full range of District Hospital services and Community Health services to this population.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen an ensure that you are part of a defined preceptorship programme.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the Blackpool person then this could be the post for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for a highly motivated and committed Band 6 physio to work within integrated neighbourhood teams. We require an enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude, who has the ability to work within our friendly team putting high quality patient care first.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen. If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have a passion for rehabilitation then this could be the post for you.
There is a dedicated team of therapy staff who will provide support and guidance. Regular in-service training and supervision is provided and we would expect the post holder to take an active part in both with responsibility for the specific supervision of unqualified staff. You would hold an extensive caseload of routine and complex cases with responsibility for the assessment and treatment and delegation to other members of the team as appropriate.
The team is fully integrated and we are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff with the flexibility for working with a wide range of conditions and situations. An excellent ability to communicate at the appropriate level, verbally and in writing, with colleagues, senior clinicians, carers and patients is essential. You must be both methodical and organised with skills in working under pressure, as part of a multi- professional and agency team and at times working in isolation.
The successful candidate must be able to undertake cross boundary working and manage a caseload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are looking for a highly motivated and committed Band 6 physio to work within integrated neighbourhood teams. We require an enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude, who has the ability to work within our friendly team putting high quality patient care first.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen. If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have a passion for rehabilitation then this could be the post for you.
There is a dedicated team of therapy staff who will provide support and guidance. Regular in-service training and supervision is provided and we would expect the post holder to take an active part in both with responsibility for the specific supervision of unqualified staff. You would hold an extensive caseload of routine and complex cases with responsibility for the assessment and treatment and delegation to other members of the team as appropriate.
The team is fully integrated and we are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff with the flexibility for working with a wide range of conditions and situations. An excellent ability to communicate at the appropriate level, verbally and in writing, with colleagues, senior clinicians, carers and patients is essential. You must be both methodical and organised with skills in working under pressure, as part of a multi- professional and agency team and at times working in isolation.
The successful candidate must be able to undertake cross boundary working and manage a caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Post registration training in speciality area
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Training in risk management
Skills/ attributes
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in area of speciality
- Able to relate theory to complex clinical situations
- Able to plan and carry out complex assessment and intervention
- Enhanced ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions, taking into consideration Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Complex caseload management skills
- Expertise in identifying priorities, managing time and meeting deadlines.
- Sound planning and organisational skills (clinical and non-clinical)
- Highly developed moving and handling skills
- Highly developed verbal and written skills
- Implement advanced judgement and analytical skills
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Leadership skills public speaking/ presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
- Flexible and resourceful
- ability to independently think and provide solution based ideas to any uprising problems or situations.
- Assertive
- Able to accept advice and act on it
- Able to negotiate with other members of the team, wider team and anyone involved with the patient's health and medical requirements
- Non judgmental
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with patients with a variety of chronic disabling or life limiting illnesses
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/other agencies
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/other agencies
- Knowledge of current best practice
- Ability to apply knowledge and principles of clinical governance
- Management, development and supervision of students and therapy assistants
- Experience of service evaluation and audit process
- At least 12months NHS experience required
Desirable
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
- Experience of research audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of any relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Post registration training in speciality area
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Accredited fieldwork educator
- Training in risk management
Skills/ attributes
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in area of speciality
- Able to relate theory to complex clinical situations
- Able to plan and carry out complex assessment and intervention
- Enhanced ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions, taking into consideration Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Complex caseload management skills
- Expertise in identifying priorities, managing time and meeting deadlines.
- Sound planning and organisational skills (clinical and non-clinical)
- Highly developed moving and handling skills
- Highly developed verbal and written skills
- Implement advanced judgement and analytical skills
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Leadership skills public speaking/ presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
- Flexible and resourceful
- ability to independently think and provide solution based ideas to any uprising problems or situations.
- Assertive
- Able to accept advice and act on it
- Able to negotiate with other members of the team, wider team and anyone involved with the patient's health and medical requirements
- Non judgmental
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with patients with a variety of chronic disabling or life limiting illnesses
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/other agencies
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/other agencies
- Knowledge of current best practice
- Ability to apply knowledge and principles of clinical governance
- Management, development and supervision of students and therapy assistants
- Experience of service evaluation and audit process
- At least 12months NHS experience required
Desirable
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
- Experience of research audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of any relevant legislation, policies and procedures
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).
