Job summary
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapistto work in the Orthopaedic therapy team at Airedale General Hospital.
The post holder will lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of elective and trauma patients within the specialty who may have complex presentation, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and to maintain clinical records as an autonomous practitioner.
The post holder will provide expert training and education to all grades of therapy staff, students and other health professionals
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and provide an advisory service to other AGH therapists and members of the wider MDT in the management of orthopaedic patients
The post holder will support the delivery of the Weekend Orthopaedic service, training staff, assessing competency, rota information and provide advice out of hours.
The post holder will deputise for the Orthopaedic team leader when requested.
The service is provided over 7 days for the physiotherapists and generic therapy assistants, Eroster is used to plan the rotas.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake a supporting role to the Team Leader; managing, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service provided to Orthopaedic patients on the trauma/elective wards. The team provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges.
- To act as a source of expertise and provide an advisory service to other AGH therapists and members of the MDT in the management of Orthopaedic patients.
- To lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and chronic presentation, and determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To provide expert training and education for all grades of staff and other health professionals in the therapeutic management of orthopaedic patients.
- To deputise for the Team Leader when requested.
- Provide effective student training and development.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification for full details regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification for full details regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy
- State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
- Completion of course in Professional Practice education
Desirable
- Successful completion of a professionally validated specialist courses
- Leadership courses
- Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience working at band 5 level in acute setting
- Relevant and recent experience working in multiple specialities - This must include at least 6 months on rehabilitation and acute wards.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies including statutory, private and voluntary sector services
- Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
- Recent experience of student training
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 level
- Supervisory & appraisal skills
- Experience of taking part in or leading on Projects/ service improvements
- Worked within an integrated team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support advanced clinical practice in Orthopaedics
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
- Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance,
- Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
- Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
- Knowledge of the NHS constitution
Desirable
- Knowledge of current national and local legislation relevant to physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy
- State registrations with the Health Care Professions Council
- Completion of course in Professional Practice education
Desirable
- Successful completion of a professionally validated specialist courses
- Leadership courses
- Member of relevant Professional special interest groups/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience working at band 5 level in acute setting
- Relevant and recent experience working in multiple specialities - This must include at least 6 months on rehabilitation and acute wards.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies including statutory, private and voluntary sector services
- Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
- Recent experience of student training
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 level
- Supervisory & appraisal skills
- Experience of taking part in or leading on Projects/ service improvements
- Worked within an integrated team
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support advanced clinical practice in Orthopaedics
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
- Knowledge of clinical standards and ability to implement and audit these in the team
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance,
- Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
- Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
- Knowledge of the NHS constitution
Desirable
- Knowledge of current national and local legislation relevant to physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
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).
