Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for two motivated, enthusiastic & hard working
physiotherapists to join our team. The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team offers specialist multi-disciplinary
rehabilitation to adults who have had a stroke.
The service provides goal
focused, time limited rehabilitation in patients home environment and other
community settings.
The team work closely alongside colleagues from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
to support patients along the stroke pathway, from hospital to home.
This is an
exciting time for service development as we work towards implementing the new
National Stroke Service Model and the National Stroke Clinical Guidelines.
We
are looking for an innovative, caring physiotherapist to join our friendly
& flexible team.
You will have access to regular clinical supervision, in-service training and
peer support from highly skilled clinicians in the team but also the wider
neurological service and stroke pathway.
Some weekend working is required.
Main duties of the job
You
will have the opportunity to:
Carry out holistic multidisciplinary assessments
Carry out specialist physiotherapy assessments and treatment interventions
Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues within the team
Work in an integrated way with colleagues from Neighbourhood teams, local
acute Trusts and social care
Access regular clinical supervision, appraisals, specialist training and peer
support from staff throughout the stroke pathway
Participate in service development, innovation projects and audits
Develop your leadership skills by supervising and delegating to other staff
including non-registered staff
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to
travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle
for business purposes. If necessary adjustments can be considered in accordance
with the Equality Act 2010.
A visit or call to the service is welcomed prior to applying for this post.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS
Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community
Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole
city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community
hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds
City Council.
We have a strong
culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on
delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC
evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits
range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find
the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is
based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work
in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or
having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to
work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please
consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with
access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not
directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The
post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes,
standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in
the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical
knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.
Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to
practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing
using a holistic philosophy
1.3.
Highly developed physical skills in order to
demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments
essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of
equipment
1.4.
Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation
and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected
accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload within agreed
objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any
complaints and compliments
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication.
To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with
access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not
directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate
patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their
sphere of competence and knowledge. The
post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes,
standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in
the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical
knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.
Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to
practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing
using a holistic philosophy
1.3.
Highly developed physical skills in order to
demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments
essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of
equipment
1.4.
Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation
and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected
accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.
Prioritises their own workload within agreed
objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any
complaints and compliments
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication.
To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision
Transport
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision
Transport
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
