Job summary
The Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess Beds Team has a vacancy for a full-time Band 6 Physiotherapist. We would be happy to consider part-time hours. You would be joining a supportive team of qualified therapists and therapy support workers to provide senior clinical leadership to deliver quality care to our Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Beds and Discharge to Assess Beds in care homes in and around the Stevenage, Hertfordshire area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients with various needs - including orthopaedics, care of the elderly, neurology.
The post holder will provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives.
The post holder will deputise for the Lead Therapist as necessary
We can offer you:
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- 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible -Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience
To be responsible for the supervision, education and assessment of junior staff, technical instructors and students
To hold clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, working without direct supervision.
To act as a Champion for specific service areas (e.g. Falls, Dementia etc) attending meetings and training as required, as part of the Units service delivery
To lead the therapy teams in-service training programme in conjunction with the other Band 6 therapists
To actively participate in the education of physiotherapy students and work experience students
To ensure that own clinical practice and that of line-managed staff meet the required professional standards for physiotherapy practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge and skills from theoretical and practical experience
To be responsible for the supervision, education and assessment of junior staff, technical instructors and students
To hold clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, working without direct supervision.
To act as a Champion for specific service areas (e.g. Falls, Dementia etc) attending meetings and training as required, as part of the Units service delivery
To lead the therapy teams in-service training programme in conjunction with the other Band 6 therapists
To actively participate in the education of physiotherapy students and work experience students
To ensure that own clinical practice and that of line-managed staff meet the required professional standards for physiotherapy practice
Person Specification
Training knowledge and experience
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Documented evidence of professional development
Areas of experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in a range of areas including; acute, elderly care and neurology.
- A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan.
- Experience in supervising support workers and students.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
Desirable
- Ability to search and review the evidence base for a physiotherapy technique
Analytical skills
Essential
- Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise patient workload and delegate work to other team members
General
Essential
Person Specification
Training knowledge and experience
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Documented evidence of professional development
Areas of experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post-qualifying experience in a range of areas including; acute, elderly care and neurology.
- A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan.
- Experience in supervising support workers and students.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
Desirable
- Ability to search and review the evidence base for a physiotherapy technique
Analytical skills
Essential
- Clinical problem solving ability in complex cases
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise patient workload and delegate work to other team members
General
Essential
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).
