Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Community Physio team primarily in Torquay but may at times assist with the Occupational therapy, Intermediate Care/Duty teams in the zone or Baywide when needed. Delivering health care that focuses on the direct need of service users, within the home environment or appropriate care setting throughout Torbay.
They will carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered practitioners.
The post holder will be part of an MDT, working with and supporting all members of that team both within and external to the directorate.
Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role.
These will be identified and agreed at interview and yearly appraisal.
These additional responsibilities may change on an annual basis and work towards increasing the clinical competencies of the individual.
Main duties of the job
- To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
- To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.
- To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision
- Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
- To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
- To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within fractured neck of femur and Rapid Recovery pathways to include support with data collection .
- Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
- To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body's guidelines
- To participate in regular weekend service rota.
About us
Why Work With Us
T&O is a friendly well established team . Good links with consultants and MDT as well as the wider Therapy teams across the Trust.
We are supportive of training and development .
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.
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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.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications experience
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
- Trust induction training
Desirable
- Experience in a community setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the AP in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff
Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Participate in self appraisal and performance reviews.
- Acts as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace.
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation
- Meets requirements of all Nursing & Midwifery standards
- Exposure to unpleasant conditions for example body fluids, wounds
Person Specification
Qualifications experience
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdSc in Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
- Trust induction training
Desirable
- Experience in a community setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understand and demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the AP in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Intermediate IT skills
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff
Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Participate in self appraisal and performance reviews.
- Acts as an excellent role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace.
- Commits to maintaining personal development and meeting requirements of revalidation
- Meets requirements of all Nursing & Midwifery standards
- Exposure to unpleasant conditions for example body fluids, wounds
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).
