Job summary
Band 6 Physiotherapist - Static in Acute Respiratory
Full time (37.5 hours) Job share may be considered
Therapy Services, Broomfield Hospital
Physiotherapy is highly valued at Broomfield hospital with a large team of qualified staff working across the general in-patient wards. We are in need of a forward thinking qualified Physiotherapist who are keen to develop their career and clinical skills in this fast-paced, varied and stimulating setting.
This is an opportunity to increase your experience and develop some specialist knowledge as a Static post within the Critical Care and Surgical team. You will be managing a caseload within ICU and GHDU , Recovery and the Respiratory Ward, as well as General Surgical wards including Amputees, In-patients and Outpatients. Also you will be integral in contributing to service development.
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 with Acute Respiratory needs in the Critical Care and Surgical wards incl Amputees.
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 MSE 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.
There is a requirement for the post holder to participate in the respiratory out of hours on-call service and our weekend and BH roster. Due to developments the service will be delivered between 8am -8pm and this is will be over a rostered pattern of working.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.'
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
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.
- Participates in weekend/bank holiday duties.
- Participates in out of hours on call service assessing and treating critically ill patients. This work is unsupervised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
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.
- Participates in weekend/bank holiday duties.
- Participates in out of hours on call service assessing and treating critically ill patients. This work is unsupervised.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist courses relevant to resp/surg or amputees
- Has or working towards post graduate qualification of equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduation, physiotherapy experience working in an NHS hospital or intermediate care setting
- Previous junior rotational experience to include respiratory, surgical, MSK and neuro
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
- Previous band 6 experience within speciality areas
- Previous amputee experience
- Evidence of service development in previous roles
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going learning through short, specialist courses relevant to resp/surg or amputees
- Has or working towards post graduate qualification of equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduation, physiotherapy experience working in an NHS hospital or intermediate care setting
- Previous junior rotational experience to include respiratory, surgical, MSK and neuro
Desirable
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
- Previous band 6 experience within speciality areas
- Previous amputee experience
- Evidence of service development in previous roles
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).
