Job summary
We are pleased to be able to
offer this full-time Band 5 Physiotherapist role with the expectation of the
successful candidate being able to progress to Band 6 upon completion of the
Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist competencies. This may take 6 months to 2 years
depending on your current experience and skills.
The Community Rehabilitation
and Falls Service works with a diverse caseload of patients in need of
rehabilitation following an acute illness or injury, as well as those with
deteriorating conditions where the focus is maintaining function and independence.
The service has a particular specialism in falls prevention and rehabilitation.
Working in this field is
challenging in its diversity, but offers an opportunity to use and build skills
in key areas such as Falls, Neuro, Frailty, and MSK. Supervision, support and training will be
provided by Senior Physiotherapists within the team, as well as Senior
Occupational Therapists, and our very experienced and capable Assistant
Practitioners and an Administrator who will further support your development.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing
physiotherapy assessment and intervention for rehabilitation, promoting
independence, and falls prevention. With a varied caseload, you will need to
evidence at application and interview that you have at least undergraduate
experience in Neurology, MSK/Orthopaedics, and Health Care of the Elderly. Postgraduate
experience would be an advantage.
You will work alongside
colleagues within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exercise programmes, gait
rehabilitation, provision of mobility aids, and falls prevention strategies. As
the assessment and treatment takes place in patients own homes, you will need
to be a car driver in order to carry out the role.
Experience of working
in the community and as part of a multi-disciplinary team will be advantageous,
and may mean that you are able to progress to a Band 6 role more quickly than
if you do not have this experience at the point of application.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare
exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working
alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value
driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social
purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our
communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the
heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each
other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social
enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local
communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled,
LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are
currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive
about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a
different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is
committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To
contribute to a high-quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting,
implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes, within patients own
homes, of adult clients who may have complex
and/or chronic presentations including musculoskeletal, sensory impairment,
medical and mental health needs, with support and supervision from Senior
Physiotherapists.
To support clients to improve or maintain
their level of function and quality of life, and in particular to reduce the
risk of falls, in partnership with the multi-disciplinary
team (MDT). This will include liaising with and referring on to other health
services, voluntary services and public sector agencies, and planning safe and
effective discharge from the service.
To participate actively in the services
training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and
multi-agency training.
Dimensions
Responsible for Physiotherapy assessment and
treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area,
working in conjunction with and under supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist
and other senior clinical professionals.
To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes with the MDT,
including leading group rehabilitation classes as appropriate.
To contribute to the supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners
and Rehabilitation Support Workers, and to support senior colleagues with
delivering student placements
Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling
applications.
Will be required to travel city-wide for patient visits, meetings and
training.
The role has no specific budgetary
responsibility, however there will be a requirement to demonstrate
cost-consciousness within the role.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and professional
-
Responsible
for physiotherapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload,
working in conjunction with and under supervision of a senior physiotherapist
and other senior clinical professionals.
-
To be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own work including the management of patients in your care.
-
To
ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management,
and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate
teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.
-
To work
holistically across role boundaries to Band 4 level to assess for, provide,
demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical
skills.
-
To
organise own clinical caseload effectively.
-
Working
within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the
ability to identify, through assessment, patients who lack the capacity to
consent.
-
To
demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
and apply to a work situation. To conduct and report on clinical risk
assessments as and when appropriate.
-
To
undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a
complex presentation with the support of senior physiotherapists. Formulate
individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning
in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on
sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and
options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
-
To
advocate on behalf of patients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming
barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical
or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower
the patient.
-
To be
involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within
Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of
senior staff.
-
To
complete patient records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal
requirements.
-
To
demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome
measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of
the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit
when appropriate.
-
To be
responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new
recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work
as necessary
-
To
maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Code of Conduct as set by the
Health and Care Professions Council.
Management and Leadership
-
To
undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by
senior physiotherapists.
-
To
establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members
and contribute constructively to multi-professional team working
-
To
promote the roles and skills of Physiotherapy staff to other professionals.
-
To
demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.
-
To
demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs
of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.
Policy
-
To be
actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing
practice changes.
-
To
comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all
times when working alone.
Planning and Organisation
-
To be
responsible for own time and caseload management.
-
To liaise
effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation
within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.
-
To use
information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics,
to aid communication, and produce reports.
-
To
ensure the Health and Safety of staff and patients at all times in accordance
with Health and Safety legislation, and CityCare policy and procedures.
-
To
undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Training
-
To
comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with
Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.
-
To
attend training events as appropriate for your continuing professional
development.
-
To actively participate in your own supervision,
annual performance review and personal development plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To
contribute to a high-quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting,
implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes, within patients own
homes, of adult clients who may have complex
and/or chronic presentations including musculoskeletal, sensory impairment,
medical and mental health needs, with support and supervision from Senior
Physiotherapists.
To support clients to improve or maintain
their level of function and quality of life, and in particular to reduce the
risk of falls, in partnership with the multi-disciplinary
team (MDT). This will include liaising with and referring on to other health
services, voluntary services and public sector agencies, and planning safe and
effective discharge from the service.
To participate actively in the services
training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and
multi-agency training.
Dimensions
Responsible for Physiotherapy assessment and
treatment for a defined clinical caseload appropriate to the service area,
working in conjunction with and under supervision of a Senior Physiotherapist
and other senior clinical professionals.
To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes with the MDT,
including leading group rehabilitation classes as appropriate.
To contribute to the supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners
and Rehabilitation Support Workers, and to support senior colleagues with
delivering student placements
Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling
applications.
Will be required to travel city-wide for patient visits, meetings and
training.
The role has no specific budgetary
responsibility, however there will be a requirement to demonstrate
cost-consciousness within the role.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and professional
-
Responsible
for physiotherapy assessment and treatment for a defined clinical caseload,
working in conjunction with and under supervision of a senior physiotherapist
and other senior clinical professionals.
-
To be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own work including the management of patients in your care.
-
To
ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management,
and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate
teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.
-
To work
holistically across role boundaries to Band 4 level to assess for, provide,
demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical
skills.
-
To
organise own clinical caseload effectively.
-
Working
within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the
ability to identify, through assessment, patients who lack the capacity to
consent.
-
To
demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
and apply to a work situation. To conduct and report on clinical risk
assessments as and when appropriate.
-
To
undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a
complex presentation with the support of senior physiotherapists. Formulate
individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning
in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on
sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and
options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
-
To
advocate on behalf of patients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming
barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical
or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower
the patient.
-
To be
involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within
Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of
senior staff.
-
To
complete patient records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal
requirements.
-
To
demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome
measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of
the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit
when appropriate.
-
To be
responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new
recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work
as necessary
-
To
maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Code of Conduct as set by the
Health and Care Professions Council.
Management and Leadership
-
To
undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by
senior physiotherapists.
-
To
establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members
and contribute constructively to multi-professional team working
-
To
promote the roles and skills of Physiotherapy staff to other professionals.
-
To
demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the same.
-
To
demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs
of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.
Policy
-
To be
actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing
practice changes.
-
To
comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all
times when working alone.
Planning and Organisation
-
To be
responsible for own time and caseload management.
-
To liaise
effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation
within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.
-
To use
information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics,
to aid communication, and produce reports.
-
To
ensure the Health and Safety of staff and patients at all times in accordance
with Health and Safety legislation, and CityCare policy and procedures.
-
To
undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Training
-
To
comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with
Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.
-
To
attend training events as appropriate for your continuing professional
development.
-
To actively participate in your own supervision,
annual performance review and personal development plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Maintenance of CPD
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate education and training
- Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Medico-legal issues training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant under graduate experience working with adults including Health Care of the Elderly / Integrated Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Musculoskeletal
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
Desirable
- Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention and musculoskeletal
- Relevant post graduate courses/training
- Community experience. Lone working
- Experience of working within multicultural communities
- Supervision of and delegation to Support Staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt theory to practice
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
- Working knowledge of a broad range of pathologies and their physiotherapy treatment
- Ability to manage caseload in terms of risks and priorities.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and also participate as an MDT team member
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally.
- Customer service skills. Enthusiastic and motivated. Non-judgemental attitude. Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Specific treatment skills and ability to apply more complex interventions
- Achievement of full competencies relevant to the role
- An understanding of mental health policy and legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act
Special requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
Desirable
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Maintenance of CPD
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate education and training
- Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Medico-legal issues training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant under graduate experience working with adults including Health Care of the Elderly / Integrated Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Musculoskeletal
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
Desirable
- Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention and musculoskeletal
- Relevant post graduate courses/training
- Community experience. Lone working
- Experience of working within multicultural communities
- Supervision of and delegation to Support Staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt theory to practice
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
- Working knowledge of a broad range of pathologies and their physiotherapy treatment
- Ability to manage caseload in terms of risks and priorities.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and also participate as an MDT team member
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally.
- Customer service skills. Enthusiastic and motivated. Non-judgemental attitude. Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Specific treatment skills and ability to apply more complex interventions
- Achievement of full competencies relevant to the role
- An understanding of mental health policy and legislation e.g. Mental Capacity Act
Special requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
Desirable
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
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).
