Job summary
Physiotherapist - Rotational Post - Band 5
Full time (37.5 hours) Part time hours and job share considered
Therapy Services, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Physiotherapist to join the acute rotation at Broomfield Hospital. You will be part of an agile, friendly, highly motivated team of Physiotherapists working within multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation to, and discharge planning for in-patients and outpatients in various settings.
You will be responsible for assessing, treating and clinically managing patients with a range of conditions; creating the treatment program required to achieve a successful discharge.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of Physiotherapy in the acute and outpatient settings.
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.
Main duties of the job
Assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Provides a high quality of treatment to all patients
Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge through CPD, training and involvement in the rotation scheme.
Demonstrates ability to clinically supervise the practice of assistants.
The posts are rotational, covering all areas of the acute hospital including
- Emergency Department
- Stroke
- Critical Care
- General Surgery incl. Amputees
- Burns and Plastics at the Regional Speciality St Andrews Centre
- Medical wards
- Outpatient department
- Orthopaedics incl. Elective surgery on Braintee Community hospital site
- Elderly
You will be working within integrated teams of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, supported by Advanced Physiotherapists in all areas.
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 legal and clinical implications of record keeping.
- Is aware of and implements Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Works as an autonomous Physiotherapist with appropriate guidance and supervision from senior members of staff.
- Has the ability to review personal competencies/practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal of self.
- Recognises own limitations and capabilities to ensure that patients receive the most specialist treatment and advice. This includes recognising limitations within own profession and boundaries between other professional roles and responsibilities.
- Understands the complaints procedure and the need for reporting and local resolution.
- Acts as an ambassador for the profession enabling pre-registration students to observe practice.
Communication
- Communicates effectively through using written, verbal, non-verbal and listening skills.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the patients condition and compliance with the treatment plan to attain mutually agreed goals. Effective communication may require educating/explanation, persuasion, motivation, empathy and the ability to diffuse stressful situations.
- Communicates in a confident and assertive manner as part of the multi disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the social, psychological and emotional issues that may impact on patient care and compliance.
Clinical Duties
- Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Physiotherapy assessment of needs, plans, implements and evaluates the outcome of treatment of appropriate patients
- Jointly identifies Physiotherapy goals with the patients as part of the overall care plan, using therapeutic use of self and graded activity to achieve agreed goals.
- Ensure that Physiotherapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in routine situations.
- Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
- Participates in evening on-call duties, assessing and treating critically ill patients. This work is un-supervised and acts at a Band 6 level.
- Delivers/ produces work to the established professional/directorate standards.
- Undertakes moving/handling tasks that require intense 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 the intranet/ Internet.
- Demonstrates CPD though participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in portfolio.
- Demonstrates awareness of clinical audit, research and evidence based practice and their benefits, and participate where appropriate.
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 legal and clinical implications of record keeping.
- Is aware of and implements Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Works as an autonomous Physiotherapist with appropriate guidance and supervision from senior members of staff.
- Has the ability to review personal competencies/practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal of self.
- Recognises own limitations and capabilities to ensure that patients receive the most specialist treatment and advice. This includes recognising limitations within own profession and boundaries between other professional roles and responsibilities.
- Understands the complaints procedure and the need for reporting and local resolution.
- Acts as an ambassador for the profession enabling pre-registration students to observe practice.
Communication
- Communicates effectively through using written, verbal, non-verbal and listening skills.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the patients condition and compliance with the treatment plan to attain mutually agreed goals. Effective communication may require educating/explanation, persuasion, motivation, empathy and the ability to diffuse stressful situations.
- Communicates in a confident and assertive manner as part of the multi disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the social, psychological and emotional issues that may impact on patient care and compliance.
Clinical Duties
- Undertakes comprehensive/ standardised Physiotherapy assessment of needs, plans, implements and evaluates the outcome of treatment of appropriate patients
- Jointly identifies Physiotherapy goals with the patients as part of the overall care plan, using therapeutic use of self and graded activity to achieve agreed goals.
- Ensure that Physiotherapy treatment is based on theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills are used to justify intervention and support own practice in routine situations.
- Manages and accepts clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, demonstrating ability to prioritise and delegate work to assistants when appropriate.
- Participates in evening on-call duties, assessing and treating critically ill patients. This work is un-supervised and acts at a Band 6 level.
- Delivers/ produces work to the established professional/directorate standards.
- Undertakes moving/handling tasks that require intense 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 the intranet/ Internet.
- Demonstrates CPD though participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in portfolio.
- Demonstrates awareness of clinical audit, research and evidence based practice and their benefits, and participate where appropriate.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist or pre-registration student
- BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Evidence on ongoing CPD and attendance on courses
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT
- Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist or pre-registration student
- BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group
- Evidence on ongoing CPD and attendance on courses
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT
- Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant
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).
