Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for you to be a senior member of our inpatient trauma and orthopaedic team based at Torbay Hospital.
This opportunity is for you to be part of an established joint therapy team covering all aspects of trauma and orthopaedic service including ward based care, day case surgery, fracture clinic and some paediatrics . You will be part of the 7 day service, working regular weekends and bank holidays.
You will provide senior leadership with your specialist trauma and orthopaedic skills, deputising for the Band 7 when required and will provide a point of contact, acting as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of trauma and orthopaedic pathologies. You will provide education to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.
For the right candidate a developmental role may be considered
Main duties of the job
To work with the MDT in identifying appropriate physiotherapy treatments and managements for trauma and orthopaedic patients. Work closely with both the OT's and discharge coordinators in facilitating appropriate patient discharge plans. To utilize all current discharge services and planning procedures
To educate and train physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapeutic management of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
To support with service development and audits , to support development of National guidelines.
You will need to have a working knowledge of hospital policies relating to absence management, infection control and have leadership skills to implement and support the team.
About us
We are a dynamic and friendly team consisting of a wide skill mix, working closely with the other members of the MDT on the wards. We work flexibly throughout the hospital as part of the ward teams.
We work closely with each other and support all members of the team on a daily basis. We pride ourselves on maintaining our skills and competencies and strive to provide the best education to students, within our immediate team and the wider team. Our team are always looking to develop our service further and value new ideas.
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of a broad range of trauma and orthopaedic conditions, and underlying knowledge of medical conditions common in the elderly
- oCompetent IT skills
- oKnowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team including experience in a leadership role or duties
- oExperience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- oAn understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- oSome experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- oExperience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- oExperience of primary care rehabilitation and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients and services
- oKnowledge and understanding of complex trauma and orthopaedic assessment and skills for managing this caseload
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience within the NHS including proven relevant experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience and an interest in trauma and orthopaedics
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of a broad range of trauma and orthopaedic conditions, and underlying knowledge of medical conditions common in the elderly
- oCompetent IT skills
- oKnowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team including experience in a leadership role or duties
- oExperience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- oAn understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- oSome experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- oExperience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- oExperience of primary care rehabilitation and management of trauma and orthopaedic patients and services
- oKnowledge and understanding of complex trauma and orthopaedic assessment and skills for managing this caseload
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience within the NHS including proven relevant experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience and an interest in trauma and orthopaedics
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).
