Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term secondment within the Willow Unit Therapy Team.
The post holder will work in an integrated team providing clinical leadership to Band 5 Physiotherapists, Band 4 Assistant Practitioners, Physiotherapy Apprentices and students.
The Willow Therapy Unit operates a 7 day service model and shift working (7am-7.30pm) every day, to enable round the clock reablement and achieving the best outcomes for out patients.
There are two part time posts available. Please discuss with your line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
- To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be wholly accountable for own professional practice as determined by the Health Care Professions Council code of conduct. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence. To continue any development highlighted through the appraisal process and attend mandatory and specific training sessions.
- Undertake comprehensive, holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients (including those with a complex presentation) using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills to form a differential diagnosis.
- Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic physiotherapeutic goals with the consultation of the patient, family, multidisciplinary team and other agencies.
- To ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to initiating all interventions and to be respectful of patient needs with regard to privacy, dignity and courtesy.
- Provide information and education to enable patients to make choices regarding a healthier lifestyle, as appropriate.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairments, mental capacity impairments and other difficulties in comprehension, consider alternative methods to facilitate understanding, consent and concordance.
- Promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with GPs, Social Services and other outside agencies, including Voluntary services and to work collaboratively with these services, as appropriate.
- Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Assistive Technology and recommend referrals for this as required.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings/multi-agency meetings e.g. Gold Standard Framework meetings; as well as attending and contributing to team meetings.
- To participate in audit processes and to action outcomes.
- Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service needs and targets, and to participate in the central triage roster and allocation of patients.
- Inform Line Manager/Clinical Lead of circumstances which may affect safe and competent practice.Management and Leadership
- To provide clinical supervision to other team members and participate in meetings for own clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
- Comment on draft policies.
- To assist with the induction of new staff and students and act as Clinical Educator where appropriate.
- Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
- Support all team members within the team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and supplies.
- To make own travel arrangements to patients home, base, meetings and training as required.
- Ensure effective and efficient use of all team/ward resources.
- Provide leadership to all members of the team, promoting effective teamwork.
- Be aware of the budget and ensure all efforts are made to work within this.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment via the electronic ordering systems used within the teams.
- Be accountable for work delegated to others.
- Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
- Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
- Undertake personal development plans for more junior members of staff.
- Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Line Manager and Trust Policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be wholly accountable for own professional practice as determined by the Health Care Professions Council code of conduct. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence. To continue any development highlighted through the appraisal process and attend mandatory and specific training sessions.
- Undertake comprehensive, holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients (including those with a complex presentation) using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills to form a differential diagnosis.
- Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic physiotherapeutic goals with the consultation of the patient, family, multidisciplinary team and other agencies.
- To ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to initiating all interventions and to be respectful of patient needs with regard to privacy, dignity and courtesy.
- Provide information and education to enable patients to make choices regarding a healthier lifestyle, as appropriate.
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairments, mental capacity impairments and other difficulties in comprehension, consider alternative methods to facilitate understanding, consent and concordance.
- Promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with GPs, Social Services and other outside agencies, including Voluntary services and to work collaboratively with these services, as appropriate.
- Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Assistive Technology and recommend referrals for this as required.
- To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings/multi-agency meetings e.g. Gold Standard Framework meetings; as well as attending and contributing to team meetings.
- To participate in audit processes and to action outcomes.
- Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service needs and targets, and to participate in the central triage roster and allocation of patients.
- Inform Line Manager/Clinical Lead of circumstances which may affect safe and competent practice.Management and Leadership
- To provide clinical supervision to other team members and participate in meetings for own clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
- Comment on draft policies.
- To assist with the induction of new staff and students and act as Clinical Educator where appropriate.
- Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
- Support all team members within the team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
- To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and supplies.
- To make own travel arrangements to patients home, base, meetings and training as required.
- Ensure effective and efficient use of all team/ward resources.
- Provide leadership to all members of the team, promoting effective teamwork.
- Be aware of the budget and ensure all efforts are made to work within this.
- Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment via the electronic ordering systems used within the teams.
- Be accountable for work delegated to others.
- Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
- Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
- Undertake personal development plans for more junior members of staff.
- Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Line Manager and Trust Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course or equivalent
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service
Other
Essential
- Work shift pattern across 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
- Be passed as fit to perform full duties of the post through Occupational Health
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at Band 5 level across a variety of settings
- Experience of undertaking falls assessments and gait analysis
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently; within a team and within wider integrated team
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of adults and older people
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good computer skills and ability to work on information management systems
- Evidence of attendance on short courses and/or in house training related to physiotherapy post- registration
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
- Relevant safeguarding training
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting other team members essential for quality MDT working
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of own personal development and experience
- Ability to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
- Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course or equivalent
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity of patients
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service
Other
Essential
- Work shift pattern across 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
- Be passed as fit to perform full duties of the post through Occupational Health
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at Band 5 level across a variety of settings
- Experience of undertaking falls assessments and gait analysis
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and managing holistic patient centred care
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently; within a team and within wider integrated team
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to the care of adults and older people
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good computer skills and ability to work on information management systems
- Evidence of attendance on short courses and/or in house training related to physiotherapy post- registration
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
- Relevant safeguarding training
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting other team members essential for quality MDT working
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of own personal development and experience
- Ability to support the development of others through supervision and teaching
- Supporting patients in self-management through health coaching
Desirable
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).
