Job summary
This is an opportunity to join our established adult
inpatient physiotherpay team at Darlington Memorial hospital.
We are looking for applicants with knowledge and skills in
acute inpatients, including cardiorespiratory management and rehabilitation.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and flexible
individual to join the team. The successfu applicant will work as part of the
inpatient team in specialitites of respiratory, acute medicine, Frailty orthopaedics and surgical.
The inpatient team provides physiotherapy to a diverse range
of patients over a 7 day service framework and a respiratory on call service
overnight.
We are also considering a Band 5 to Band 6
progression role depending on applicants experience.
Main duties of the job
Senior Inpatient physiotherapist.
The clinical caseload includes
covering the acute medical wards, ITU and surgical, orthopaedics and frailty, in
addition to physiotherapy support to A&E and paediatric ward as required.
The successful applicant will
utilise their outstanding organisational and communication skills in order to
support with timely discharge from the acute setting whilst achieving
physiotherapy outcomes.
The successful applicant will be part of the
acute adult physiotherpay team who support the Darlington respiratory on call
service, including training and development.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for supervising Band 3 and Band 4 physiotherapy assistants, Band 5
physiotherapists, as well as supporting students at an undergraduate level as a
clinical educator.
We support team members to
undertake clinical educator training.
The trust has a robust induction
training and essential training programme including individual CPD budgets
available to staff.
The team are very commited to
providing a robust in service training programme which the post holder will be
encouraged to take an active part in developing, leading and benefiting from
sessions towards maintaining CPD.
The post holder will have the
opportunity to work woth peers and team leads across the CDDFT sites to develop
the physiotherapy service within the inpatient physiotherapy team.
Please contact us for more information on the
role or to arrange an informal visit
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for supervising Band 3 and Band 4 physiotherapy assistants, Band 5
physiotherapists, as well as supporting students at an undergraduate level as a
clinical educator.
We support team members to
undertake clinical educator training.
The trust has a robust induction
training and essential training programme including individual CPD budgets
available to staff.
The team are very commited to
providing a robust in service training programme which the post holder will be
encouraged to take an active part in developing, leading and benefiting from
sessions towards maintaining CPD.
The post holder will have the
opportunity to work woth peers and team leads across the CDDFT sites to develop
the physiotherapy service within the inpatient physiotherapy team.
Please contact us for more information on the
role or to arrange an informal visit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated qualified experience incorporating experience within the chosen specialisms.
- Consolidated respiratory learning for on-call/ emergency work.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to run internal / external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants / technical instructors.
- Healthcare related committee membership, e.g. Safety Committee.
Specialist Requirements
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible.
- Empathetic.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification.
- Attendance of recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialism.
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups .
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Consolidated qualified experience incorporating experience within the chosen specialisms.
- Consolidated respiratory learning for on-call/ emergency work.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to run internal / external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants / technical instructors.
- Healthcare related committee membership, e.g. Safety Committee.
Specialist Requirements
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible.
- Empathetic.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification.
- Attendance of recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialism.
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups .
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
