Job summary
Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist (static)
Full time (37.5 hours) extended hours 10.00-18.00
Therapy Services, Broomfield Hospital/Braintree Community Hospital (BCH ) Chelmsford
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the therapy team at Broomfield Hospital in a static position within Orthopaedics. You will be part of a friendly, highly motivated team of therapists working within an MDT delivering rehab and discharge planning for post operative orthopaedic patients at Braintree Community Hospital.
You will be responsible for assessing, treating and clinically managing patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, following protocols and creating treatment programmes to achieve a successful discharge.The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of physiotherapy in the acute setting; excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow and develop people and services around them.Within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust we offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete Quality Improvement and Audit projects, we provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists.If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then please apply today.
Main duties of the job
1. Assesses and treats own patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner. Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Provides high quality Physiotherapy treatment to patients in particular specialist area.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge.
4. Supervises, teaches and evaluates junior staff, assistants and students.
5. May participate in departmental audit and research
Part of the Mid and South Essex clinical pathway redesign , Broomfield Hospital is an innovative, dynamic environment. Our integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service has a high profile within the Trust.
You will have experience of working in an acute hospital and facilitating complex discharges using excellent assessment and problem solving skills. Supervision of junior staff, assistants and Physiotherapy students is also part of this role. Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a strong focus on professional and personal development, and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as rotational and annual appraisal.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
Professional
- Adheres to HCPC regulations and Physiotherapy professional code of conduct.
- Complies with documentation standards and is aware of importance of Data Protection Act, and the legal and clinical implications of record keeping.
- Acts in accordance with Staff Charter and Code of Conduct.
- Is aware of and implements Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Works as an autonomous Physiotherapist.
- Recognises own role and works within role as part of department and multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Has the ability to review personal competencies/practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal of self.
- Deputises for Band 7 physiotherapist for agreed periods of time and in specified circumstances.
- Understands the complaints procedure and the need for reporting, and local resolution.
- Demonstrates effective and assertive behaviour in confrontational and moderately complex situations.
- Balances clinical and non-clinical commitments with minimal support
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of current issues around Physiotherapy within health and social care.
Clinical Duties
- Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Physiotherapy assessment of needs, plans, implements and evaluates the outcome of treatment of appropriate patients.
- Demonstrates specialist clinical reasoning skills based on knowledge and experience of specialist area and reflective practice to form accurate decisions in regard to patient management.
- Jointly identifies Physiotherapy goals with the patient as part of the overall care plan, using therapeutic use of self and graded activity to achieve agreed goals.
- Demonstrates that Physiotherapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and that clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in some more complex situations.
- Delivers/ produces work to the established professional/directorate standards.
- Implements flexible, innovative and imaginative treatment plans.
- Manages workload and clinical time effectively, delegating work to assistants as appropriate, and seeking appropriate support.
- Undertakes moving/handling tasks that require skilled physical effort throughout the working day.
- Performs risk assessments and undertakes skilled therapeutic handling which requires strength and stamina.
- Demonstrates an understanding and aptitude towards email, word processing and Intranet/Internet.
- Initiates changes in practice, developing skills and schemes through attending short, specialist courses and self-directed CPD to diploma or equivalent specialist level
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
Professional
- Adheres to HCPC regulations and Physiotherapy professional code of conduct.
- Complies with documentation standards and is aware of importance of Data Protection Act, and the legal and clinical implications of record keeping.
- Acts in accordance with Staff Charter and Code of Conduct.
- Is aware of and implements Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Works as an autonomous Physiotherapist.
- Recognises own role and works within role as part of department and multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Has the ability to review personal competencies/practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal of self.
- Deputises for Band 7 physiotherapist for agreed periods of time and in specified circumstances.
- Understands the complaints procedure and the need for reporting, and local resolution.
- Demonstrates effective and assertive behaviour in confrontational and moderately complex situations.
- Balances clinical and non-clinical commitments with minimal support
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of current issues around Physiotherapy within health and social care.
Clinical Duties
- Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Physiotherapy assessment of needs, plans, implements and evaluates the outcome of treatment of appropriate patients.
- Demonstrates specialist clinical reasoning skills based on knowledge and experience of specialist area and reflective practice to form accurate decisions in regard to patient management.
- Jointly identifies Physiotherapy goals with the patient as part of the overall care plan, using therapeutic use of self and graded activity to achieve agreed goals.
- Demonstrates that Physiotherapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and that clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in some more complex situations.
- Delivers/ produces work to the established professional/directorate standards.
- Implements flexible, innovative and imaginative treatment plans.
- Manages workload and clinical time effectively, delegating work to assistants as appropriate, and seeking appropriate support.
- Undertakes moving/handling tasks that require skilled physical effort throughout the working day.
- Performs risk assessments and undertakes skilled therapeutic handling which requires strength and stamina.
- Demonstrates an understanding and aptitude towards email, word processing and Intranet/Internet.
- Initiates changes in practice, developing skills and schemes through attending short, specialist courses and self-directed CPD to diploma or equivalent specialist level
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduation, physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist courses
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduation, physiotherapy experience working in an acute hospital or intermediate care setting
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist 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.
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).
