Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist- Frailty and Neurology

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Job summary

Band 6 Physiotherapist

Inpatients- Frailty and Neurology Team

37.5 hours

We have an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist who has NHS experience to specialise in frailty and Neurology.

Will consider progressive band 5 posts, for those who can demonstrate a clinical interest and CPD plan.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment for in-patients with a wide range of medical conditions (including neurology). Working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. To promote an early discharge and active rehabilitation approach to care.

About us

The Therapy Team is made up of dedicated professionals who put the patient at the centre of everything they do. We provide regular training and clinical supervision sessions and you will be encouraged to contribute to development of the service.

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

412-DCSS-01273

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings.
To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.

To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To be an active member of an evening and weekend on-call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need.

Please see the Job Description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings.
To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.

To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To be an active member of an evening and weekend on-call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need.

Please see the Job Description for further information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in frailty and Neurology
Essential to have previous NHS experience

Desirable

Clinical Supervisor experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of assessment and treatment requirements for acute medical patients
Knowledge of discharge pathways
Post Graduate training in relevant areas

Skills

Essential

Evidence of MDT working - including family meetings
Evidence of excellent communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of complex discharge planning

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in frailty and Neurology
Essential to have previous NHS experience

Desirable

Clinical Supervisor experience

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of assessment and treatment requirements for acute medical patients
Knowledge of discharge pathways
Post Graduate training in relevant areas

Skills

Essential

Evidence of MDT working - including family meetings
Evidence of excellent communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of complex discharge planning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)