Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Intermediate Care Team.
The current availability is for a permanent full time member of staff.
The post holder should have previous experience in working with patients with a wide range of conditions : Neurological, Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic, and complex elderly conditions.
You will be expected to work with the team leads to promote an efficient, effective and productive rehab pathway from triage to discharge.
You will need to be able to work well as part of a wider integrated team and be able to promote innovation and improvement within ICT. You must be well organised and an excellent communicator and be willing to work flexibly. Time management skills and the ability to deal with caseload/staff demands are essential.
Applicants must have HCPC registration to be considered for this post and have had experience working within the NHS in a clinical role. You will need to be able to travel independently between sites and to patient's homes.
As a valued member of the team we'll offer you a competitive salary per annum, plus HCA including NHS pension and on-going training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with the Intermediate Care Team based at Milford hospital covering the Guildford and Waverley area. The teamcomprising therapists, nurses, Community rehab assistants and Community rehab practitioners, support patients discharged from hospital as part of Discharge to assess pathway(D2A) and also those patients in the community ,managing a health crisis and avoiding unnecessary hospital admission.
The post holder will have Professional responsibility for themselves and those in which they supervise. They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a clinical caseload of Intermediate Care(ICT) patients to include those with Complex conditions. To undertake advanced clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of patients with conditions who require rehabilitation. To work effectively in providing effective, high quality patient care. To support the team leaders in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the ICT Physiotherapy service to community patients. To provide an effective high quality service by setting standards and ensuring they are monitored and met. To take a role in supervision and teaching of Physios, Therapists and other members of the ICT team. To proactively contribute to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the ICT team.
The post holder will be working in the Intermediate Care Team (ICT) based in SW Surrey covering Guildford and Waverley areas. The main base is at Milford Hospital.Work will involve providing therapy to patients in their own homes and providing support to staff as required.
The post holder will have Professional responsibility for themselves and those in which they supervise. They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a clinical caseload of Intermediate Care(ICT) patients to include those with Complex conditions. To undertake advanced clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of patients with conditions who require rehabilitation. To work effectively in providing effective, high quality patient care. To support the team leaders in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the ICT Physiotherapy service to community patients. To provide an effective high quality service by setting standards and ensuring they are monitored and met. To take a role in supervision and teaching of Physios, Therapists and other members of the ICT team. To proactively contribute to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the ICT team.
The post holder will be working in the Intermediate Care Team (ICT) based in SW Surrey covering Guildford and Waverley areas. The main base is at Milford Hospital.Work will involve providing therapy to patients in their own homes and providing support to staff as required.
The post holder will have Professional responsibility for themselves and those in which they supervise. They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of on-going development
Desirable
- Appropriate training at post graduate level or equivalent experiential development
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience across a variety of clinical areas within the NHS.
- Experience of working at highly experienced band 5 or band 6 level with patients in a rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to team decisions.
- Experience and understanding of treatment approaches.
- Experience of using a range of therapeutic assessments.
- Experience of use of audit and its use to improve interventions/service.
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritising
- Experience of delegating to junior staff.
- Experience of teaching junior staff, therapy assistants and other members of the team.
- Experience of assessing clinical ability of staff and support personal development.
- Involvement in appraisal system.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Experience of working with complex patients to include Neuro, falls, dementia, orthopaedic and MSK conditions and complex elderly.
Desirable
- Previous Community experience.
- Specific post -registration courses.
- Experience in appraisal process as appraiser.
- Clinical supervision of students undertaking post graduate courses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of on-going development
Desirable
- Appropriate training at post graduate level or equivalent experiential development
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience across a variety of clinical areas within the NHS.
- Experience of working at highly experienced band 5 or band 6 level with patients in a rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to team decisions.
- Experience and understanding of treatment approaches.
- Experience of using a range of therapeutic assessments.
- Experience of use of audit and its use to improve interventions/service.
- Experience of managing own caseload and prioritising
- Experience of delegating to junior staff.
- Experience of teaching junior staff, therapy assistants and other members of the team.
- Experience of assessing clinical ability of staff and support personal development.
- Involvement in appraisal system.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Experience of working with complex patients to include Neuro, falls, dementia, orthopaedic and MSK conditions and complex elderly.
Desirable
- Previous Community experience.
- Specific post -registration courses.
- Experience in appraisal process as appraiser.
- Clinical supervision of students undertaking post graduate courses.
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).
