Job summary
We are seeking a new band 5 Physiotherapist, to join our Bank workforce within the Intermediate Care Team (ICT).
The ICT are an admission avoidance and facilitating discharge service, who provide assessment and short-term care and rehabilitation in the patients home.
When completing your application please refer to both the
Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these
can be found under supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
You will complete comprehensive assessments in the patients home devising rehabilitation programmes, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team topromote independence of patients to ensure they can remain in their own home.
The service runs from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential applicants are able to drive, have a clean driving license and a car suitable for business purposes.
In return First Community Health and Care will support personal development through regular in house training opportunities and the annual appraisal process.
First Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
If you would like to discuss the role further or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah ONeill on07876 392654.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to:
- Deliver high quality clinical work in a variety of settings to include clinics, hospital and patients homes.
- Assess and treat own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Key responsibilities
Clinical
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.
- To formulate an individualised management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
- To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, empathy and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g., loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear, language barrier.
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date professional documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
- To communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to members of the multi- disciplinary team.
- To undertake evening and weekend shifts on a rota basis as required within specific rotations.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support Rehabilitation Assistants staff to do likewise.
- To plan and organise designated area of work efficiently and effectively with support from relevant team leader, with regard to patient management and use of time.
- To delegate appropriate tasks to colleagues and rehabilitation assistants on a day-to-day basis.
Financial
- To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available in the department.
Information and Reporting
- To use evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform practice.
- To participate in audits/research projects and support the wider clinical governance programme.
- To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
- To use computerised record systems (e.g., EMIS and PACS) to access patient information and to record data accurately in line with the data protection act and departmental guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to:
- Deliver high quality clinical work in a variety of settings to include clinics, hospital and patients homes.
- Assess and treat own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Key responsibilities
Clinical
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.
- To formulate an individualised management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
- To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
- To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, empathy and gaining informed consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g., loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear, language barrier.
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date professional documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
- To communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to members of the multi- disciplinary team.
- To undertake evening and weekend shifts on a rota basis as required within specific rotations.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support Rehabilitation Assistants staff to do likewise.
- To plan and organise designated area of work efficiently and effectively with support from relevant team leader, with regard to patient management and use of time.
- To delegate appropriate tasks to colleagues and rehabilitation assistants on a day-to-day basis.
Financial
- To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available in the department.
Information and Reporting
- To use evidence-based practice, audits and published research to inform practice.
- To participate in audits/research projects and support the wider clinical governance programme.
- To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
- To use computerised record systems (e.g., EMIS and PACS) to access patient information and to record data accurately in line with the data protection act and departmental guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma equivalent
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Other
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive, empathetic manner
- Positive and innovative in attitude
- Reliable Working unsocial hours
- Car owner and driver with ability to travel between sites
Skills
Essential
- Able to act independently and on own initiative, but recognise limitations
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Self-directed in learning and commitment to CPD
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools
Experience
Essential
- Core Student Placements completed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma equivalent
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Other
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive, empathetic manner
- Positive and innovative in attitude
- Reliable Working unsocial hours
- Car owner and driver with ability to travel between sites
Skills
Essential
- Able to act independently and on own initiative, but recognise limitations
- Problem solving/analytical skills
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Self-directed in learning and commitment to CPD
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools
Experience
Essential
- Core Student Placements completed
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).
