Job summary
HMT Sancta
Maria Hospital is the only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of
procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants.
As a
not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria hospital is passionate about putting
the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which
will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West
Wales.
Sancta Maria
Hospital is a brand-new state-of-the-art private hospital which is situated in
the SA1 area of Swansea. You will work alongside leading Consultant surgeons in Wales in a modern relaxed environment, with brand new
diagnostic facilities including MRI.
Patients feedback 100% of patients who have used the service
would recommend the physio service to their friends and family
If you are looking for your next
career move and would like to join the team at Sancta Maria Hospital, we are
currently recruiting for a Bank Physiotherapist to join our highly motivated
physiotherapy team and contribute to our patient-centred approach.
You will gain valuable experience
and develop your skills within our specialist physiotherapy team, working with patients to achieve the best outcomes
Main duties of the job
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide clinical care within the specialist field of physiotherapy, encompassing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients and the assistance and education of colleagues.
Dimensions:
Clinical area: Musculoskeletal outpatients, post discharge surgical patients
ROLE OF DEPARTMENT:
The Physiotherapy service sits within the Outpatient department
Key responsibilities of the service are:
- Provision of physiotherapy care to patients mainly Musculoskeletal outpatients and post discharge surgical patients
About us
At Sancta Maria, we are committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents expect.
HMT recognises that its staff represent the single most important lever in delivering quality care and change as care and treatments evolve. For these reasons and because of our ethical framework as a charity, we aspire to make HMT the employer of choice within the area.
At HMT Sancta Maria Hospital youll have the opportunity to be part of a developed workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients. We want our people to be skilled, motivated, informed and engaged to perform their roles to the highest standard. Once youre part of our team, well also be working with you to ensure that the work you do with us remains challenging and engaging throughout your career as you develop and progress.
Benefits include:
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- On-going training and development
- Quality work environment
- Wellbeing Programmes
- Team Working
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Clinical:
- To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention within your specialist area.
- To act independently to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential within your specialist area.
- To manage case load of patients effectively and efficiently
- To maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and comply with professional standards.
- To develop, implement and maintain appropriate clinical guidelines ensuring clinical effectiveness to optimise patient care.
Managerial:
- To participate in the departmental personal development and performance review system to promote personal and service development.
Educational:
- To develop and update clinical knowledge and skills in your specialist area to ensure delivery of evidence based care.
Systems:
- Patient Information Systems
- Patient records
- Medical notes
- Billing procedures
- Referral system
ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK:
- Clinical caseload will be generated by the specific service needs. Work independently on a day to day basis.
- Meet with the management regularly for one to one update / identification of problematic areas / service requirements.
- Senior Management Team will provide induction to the hospital and department.
Decisions and Judgements:
- Make evidence based decisions on diagnosis and treatment.
- Prioritise caseload.
- Plan service development with management and colleagues.
- Ability to adapt to the unpredictable and varied demands of both clinical and managerial workload.
- Work independently, without support directly from professional colleagues.
- Maintain and continually develop clinical knowledge in appropriate specialism.
- Undertake a mentally and physically demanding job, whilst safeguarding the health and safety of yourself, patients and colleagues.
Communications and Relationships:
Patients:
- Receive and provide information regarding assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to encourage compliance.
- As patients will have a range of medical problems, their physiotherapist will be required to utilise developed motivation and persuasion skills to facilitate rehabilitation.
- Patients will often have complex medial problems requiring highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team worker.
- Have the ability to work independently and comply with CSP/HPC guidelines and codes of conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Clinical:
- To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention within your specialist area.
- To act independently to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential within your specialist area.
- To manage case load of patients effectively and efficiently
- To maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and comply with professional standards.
- To develop, implement and maintain appropriate clinical guidelines ensuring clinical effectiveness to optimise patient care.
Managerial:
- To participate in the departmental personal development and performance review system to promote personal and service development.
Educational:
- To develop and update clinical knowledge and skills in your specialist area to ensure delivery of evidence based care.
Systems:
- Patient Information Systems
- Patient records
- Medical notes
- Billing procedures
- Referral system
ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK:
- Clinical caseload will be generated by the specific service needs. Work independently on a day to day basis.
- Meet with the management regularly for one to one update / identification of problematic areas / service requirements.
- Senior Management Team will provide induction to the hospital and department.
Decisions and Judgements:
- Make evidence based decisions on diagnosis and treatment.
- Prioritise caseload.
- Plan service development with management and colleagues.
- Ability to adapt to the unpredictable and varied demands of both clinical and managerial workload.
- Work independently, without support directly from professional colleagues.
- Maintain and continually develop clinical knowledge in appropriate specialism.
- Undertake a mentally and physically demanding job, whilst safeguarding the health and safety of yourself, patients and colleagues.
Communications and Relationships:
Patients:
- Receive and provide information regarding assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to encourage compliance.
- As patients will have a range of medical problems, their physiotherapist will be required to utilise developed motivation and persuasion skills to facilitate rehabilitation.
- Patients will often have complex medial problems requiring highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team worker.
- Have the ability to work independently and comply with CSP/HPC guidelines and codes of conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- Show evidence of varied experience across a range of specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in relevant Areas
Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform specific job role competencies.
- Previous experience with adult patients or clients in a health care environment.
- Knowledge of physiotherapy used in the treatment of adult orthopaedic / MSK patients.
- Experience of working under direct and indirect supervision.
- Experience of team working.
Desirable
- NHS or Independent sector experience
- Evidence of being able to manage time effectively
- Experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to Date and Structured CPD
- Effective Communication Skills
- Able to collate accurate activity data.
- Computer literate.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
- Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
Desirable
- Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- Show evidence of varied experience across a range of specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in relevant Areas
Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform specific job role competencies.
- Previous experience with adult patients or clients in a health care environment.
- Knowledge of physiotherapy used in the treatment of adult orthopaedic / MSK patients.
- Experience of working under direct and indirect supervision.
- Experience of team working.
Desirable
- NHS or Independent sector experience
- Evidence of being able to manage time effectively
- Experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to Date and Structured CPD
- Effective Communication Skills
- Able to collate accurate activity data.
- Computer literate.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communications skills, written and oral
- Able to work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
- Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
Desirable
- Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
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).