Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapistconsidering returning to practice? Here at Torbay Hospital we are offering supervised practice training placements to support you whilst re-registering with the HCPC.
We recognise that in order for you to be readmitted to the HCPC register you will need to update your knowledge and skills. As such, for individuals who have been out of practice for more than two years, who are required to undertake a period of updating of skills and knowledge before they can be re-registered, we are happy to support you whilst continuing your professional development.
The amount of continuing professional development that you are required to do will depend on how long you have been out of practice. Please note the return to practice pathway can be offered as either an Honorary contract or as Bank work.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
- Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort on a daily basis e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching on a daily basis.
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and relatives that have high levels of distress, anxiety and aggression that may be caused by pain, behavioural, cognitive or physical impairment.
- On a daily basis the work pattern may be unpredictable and regularly interrupted, e.g. responding to acute circumstances such as emergency calls during a working day.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills.
You will have set shift patterns as agreed with our Lead Physiotherapist in line with service requirements. Please note we are open to discussing flexible working patterns on the conditions they are in the best interest of the service. We welcome any questions you might, please feel free to call or email us.
About us
Why Work With Us - Torbay and South Devon values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a real difference.
Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The physiotherapy service is integral to ensuring this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage own caseload under the supervision of a registered professional.
- Be accountable for own professional practice. To recognise gaps in own knowledge/competencies and tobe responsible for gaining, developing and maintaining competencies and skills.
- Communicate and educate patients and their cares/families regardingtheir care and treatment. (under the supervision of registered Professional).
- Complete accurate patient health care records in line with trust policies and maintain confidentiality and information governance.
- Establish effective working relationships and to communicate information with the MDT regarding patient care.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice. (under the supervision of registered Professional)
- Demonstrate a range of clinical skills including the safe and appropriate use of equipment in line with trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Delivery of appropriate emergency care in line with trust policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage own caseload under the supervision of a registered professional.
- Be accountable for own professional practice. To recognise gaps in own knowledge/competencies and tobe responsible for gaining, developing and maintaining competencies and skills.
- Communicate and educate patients and their cares/families regardingtheir care and treatment. (under the supervision of registered Professional).
- Complete accurate patient health care records in line with trust policies and maintain confidentiality and information governance.
- Establish effective working relationships and to communicate information with the MDT regarding patient care.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice. (under the supervision of registered Professional)
- Demonstrate a range of clinical skills including the safe and appropriate use of equipment in line with trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Delivery of appropriate emergency care in line with trust policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Previously held State registration/HCPC certificate.
Desirable
- Any AHP struck off from the HCPC register AHP's with conditions of practice placed against them prior to the lapse of any HCPC registration
- Individuals that have been out of face to face clinical practice but have been working within their scope of practice, as they would not need the same level of updating
- AHP's seeking employment either in the South West area or outside of Devon area
- Non registered European Union (EU) and non EU AHP's seeking HCPC registration and required to undertake a period of adaptation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Previously held State registration/HCPC certificate.
Desirable
- Any AHP struck off from the HCPC register AHP's with conditions of practice placed against them prior to the lapse of any HCPC registration
- Individuals that have been out of face to face clinical practice but have been working within their scope of practice, as they would not need the same level of updating
- AHP's seeking employment either in the South West area or outside of Devon area
- Non registered European Union (EU) and non EU AHP's seeking HCPC registration and required to undertake a period of adaptation
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).
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).
