Rotational Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality.

2. To rotate as part of the Band 5 rotation programme.

3. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and joint working, including integrated working

4. To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other medical, health and social care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information, which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding

5. To carry out generic therapy assessments identifying and ordering appropriate equipment for discharge with guidance from senior physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

6. To maintain accurate professional documentation in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and local policies and procedures. To contribute to documentation monitoring as required.

7. To liaise regularly with Senior colleagues regarding caseloads, treatment progression and ongoing care

8. To assist where necessary in the provision of cover for the department in times of annual leave / sickness etc.

9. To assess patients for specialist equipment e.g., wheelchairs, hoists and walking aids.

10. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all physiotherapy equipment and ensure that assistants, physiotherapy students, carers and other health care professionals attain competency prior to use.

11. To produce timely and informative reports and discharge summaries for other agencies, e.g., GPs, consultants, social services, primary care colleagues to ensure effective and seamless pathways of care.

12. To be involved with facilitating appropriate discharge planning alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

13. To contribute to the evening and weekend on-call respiratory rota once competencies within this area have been demonstrated and assessed by the senior respiratory team.

14. To participate in flexible working to cover shift, evening, weekend, and bank holiday services as required which may include 6 day working

PROFESSIONAL

To be fully aware of and comply with the rules of professional conduct set out by the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyTo be professional, legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.To be responsible for remaining up to date with new developments through ongoing continuous professional development.To work within the guidelines of the policies, procedures, and standards of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.To be an active member of the in-service training programme.To undertake the measurement and evaluation of clinical practice through use of evidence-based practice projects and audits, and to initiate and implement changes to working practice and policies where this will result in improved performance/patient care across the organisation.To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence, under the guidance of Senior Physiotherapists.To attend relevant training courses, disseminating information from training attended as required. To complete annual appraisals and a Personal Development Plan. To undertake regular training and mentoring sessions with senior staff to monitor and develop clinical and professional skills.To teach and advise carers and other Health Professionals to ensure provision of good patient care.

ORGANISATIONAL

To be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the physiotherapy team leaders.To prioritise workload, balancing patient related and professional demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with the department as a whole.To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties.To comply with departmental/organisational procedures and guidelines.To participate in the Trusts mandatory training programme.To ensure that any equipment, furniture or building in need of repair is reported to the correct authority as necessary.To participate in a 6 day working model as necessaryTo comply with The Christie values and behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent or expectation of gaining qualification by summer 2025
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Courses or training programmes relevant to oncology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in NHS [including as a student]
• Experience of working in a range of physiotherapy settings during student placements or as a Band 5.
• Experience in treating patients needs across the main core areas of respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of oncology

Skills

Essential

• Able to independently manage a caseload, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to motivate patients and other staff.
• Able to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning
• Basic IT skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• To be able to transfer skills gained to an oncology setting

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a clear understanding of the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist
• To have a knowledge of audit tools
• Awareness of professional standards in Physiotherapy.
• Basic working knowledge of core areas of physiotherapy

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer and its treatment.
• Must be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job role
• Must be flexible in approach to work patterns
• Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to actively promote Physiotherapy within The Christie
• Able to contribute to on-call rota.

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

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).