Job summary
Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly
motivated Band 5 physiotherapist to join the community rotational programme
within Nottingham CityCare Partnerships Adult Services. This distinctive programme will
support you with a bespoke education and training, regular supervision, and
CPD opportunities across the organisation. Surrounded by the best clinical
and support staff, you will be creating forward thinking and innovative
approaches to managing people with multiple pathology and complex health
needs. CityCare has a robust 12 month Preceptorship Programme,
and additional clinical supervision, support and training will be provided by
senior physiotherapists within the teams and the Professional Lead for Allied
Health Professions.
Six month rotations are with the MSK Clinics Team,
Integrated Respiratory Service, Urgent Care and Reablement Teams, including
our community beds and at home service. It is a great opportunity to utilise a comprehensive
and patient centred approach to management of neuromusculoskeletal,
respiratory and long term conditions, maximising function and independence,
admission avoidance and supported transfer or discharge.
For the post you will need to demonstrate initiative and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, individual programmes and group sessions to clients with a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation needs. This may be delivered in clinic/healthcare centre/community centre settings or in clients homes.
You must be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, be able to work flexibly within a team and demonstrate understanding of working in a community setting.
As physiotherapist you will be expected to contribute to
high quality services by carrying out assessments, goal setting, implementing
treatment programmes and evaluation of clients who many have complex and/or
chronic presentations, including musculoskeletal, sensory impairments, medical
and/or mental health needs, with support and supervision from senior
physiotherapists.
You will be expected to work with the MOSAIC
(Musculoskeletal), integrated respiratory, health reablement (community beds
and at home service). This may extent or change to other community services
in-line with organisational development.
A large part of the role will be to support
patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of
life and plan future care in an appropriate setting, along with organising
discharge planning in partnership with multi-disciplinary team colleagues, along
with outside partner organisations such as adult social care and other
voluntary services.
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.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
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 People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
1. To contribute to a high quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation of 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.
2. To work within the MOSAIC (Musculoskeletal), Integrated Respiratory, Health Reablement (Beds and Home), Community Rehabilitation, Falls and Bone Health Services, This may extend or change to other community services in-line with organisational development.
3. To support patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting in partnership with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues, including liaising, supporting and referring on to health services, voluntary services and public sector agencies.
4. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and multi-agency training.
5. To be responsible for planning a safe discharge from the service.
6. To act as Key Worker as required.
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.
- Lead group sessions where appropriate.
- Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications.
- Will be required to travel city-wide for visits/meetings.
- To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes where applicable.
- To carry out training of other members of staff.
- Support colleagues with the facilitation of student placements of any healthcare professional group and be lead Clinical Educator for physiotherapy student placements once appropriate experience achieved
Key Responsibilities
Management
- To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior physiotherapists.
Leadership
- To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.
- To promote the roles and skills of physiotherapy staff to other professionals.
- To contribute constructively to uni and multi professional team working.
- 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.
Clinical Skills
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.
- To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.
- To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.
- Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients 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.
Professional
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. 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 clients 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 client.
- 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/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.
- To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.
- 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. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.
- To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the physiotherapy professional body.
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 clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust 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 to support your continuing professional development.
- To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.
- To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
1. To contribute to a high quality service by carrying out assessment, goal setting, implementing treatment programmes and evaluation of 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.
2. To work within the MOSAIC (Musculoskeletal), Integrated Respiratory, Health Reablement (Beds and Home), Community Rehabilitation, Falls and Bone Health Services, This may extend or change to other community services in-line with organisational development.
3. To support patients/clients to improve or maintain their level of function and quality of life and plan future care in an appropriate setting in partnership with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues, including liaising, supporting and referring on to health services, voluntary services and public sector agencies.
4. To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training, organisation-specific and multi-agency training.
5. To be responsible for planning a safe discharge from the service.
6. To act as Key Worker as required.
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.
- Lead group sessions where appropriate.
- Able to fulfil physical demands of role, including manual handling applications.
- Will be required to travel city-wide for visits/meetings.
- To participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes where applicable.
- To carry out training of other members of staff.
- Support colleagues with the facilitation of student placements of any healthcare professional group and be lead Clinical Educator for physiotherapy student placements once appropriate experience achieved
Key Responsibilities
Management
- To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior physiotherapists.
Leadership
- To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.
- To promote the roles and skills of physiotherapy staff to other professionals.
- To contribute constructively to uni and multi professional team working.
- 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.
Clinical Skills
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.
- To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.
- To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.
- Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients 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.
Professional
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. 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 clients 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 client.
- 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/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.
- To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.
- 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. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.
- To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the physiotherapy professional body.
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 clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust 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 to support your continuing professional development.
- To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.
- To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
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
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working in a community setting
- Competence in individual caseload and time management
- Ability to work under pressure, manage caseload. Customer service skills.
- Awareness of community services/working.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Non-judgemental attitude, motivated.
- Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude.
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workload in terms of risk and priorities
Desirable
- Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention, respiratory and musculoskeletal pathways
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
- Relevant post graduate courses/training
- Full KSF for the role/other relevant competency framework
- Community experience. Lone working
- Experience of working within multicultural communities
- Interest in working in community
- Understanding of Social Enterprise organisations
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
- Ability to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day.
- Activities may include manoeuvring people, and operating physiotherapy equipment.
- Periods of prolonged concentration as work pattern dictates and some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional unpleasant conditions.
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence, use of vehicle for work
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Professional codes of conduct, values and behaviours
- Ability to adapt theory to practice
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
- Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to participate as an MDT team member
- IT literacy
Desirable
- Awareness of diversity
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Specific treatment skills
- An understanding of mental health policy and legislation, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Dementia Strategy
- Basic ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving processes
- Able to supervise and delegate to Support Staff
- Able to apply more complex interventions
- Awareness of modernisation agenda and its impact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
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
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working in a community setting
- Competence in individual caseload and time management
- Ability to work under pressure, manage caseload. Customer service skills.
- Awareness of community services/working.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Non-judgemental attitude, motivated.
- Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude.
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workload in terms of risk and priorities
Desirable
- Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention, respiratory and musculoskeletal pathways
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
- Relevant post graduate courses/training
- Full KSF for the role/other relevant competency framework
- Community experience. Lone working
- Experience of working within multicultural communities
- Interest in working in community
- Understanding of Social Enterprise organisations
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role
- Ability to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day.
- Activities may include manoeuvring people, and operating physiotherapy equipment.
- Periods of prolonged concentration as work pattern dictates and some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional unpleasant conditions.
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence, use of vehicle for work
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Professional codes of conduct, values and behaviours
- Ability to adapt theory to practice
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment
- Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD
- Ability to self-manage
- Ability to participate as an MDT team member
- IT literacy
Desirable
- Awareness of diversity
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Specific treatment skills
- An understanding of mental health policy and legislation, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Dementia Strategy
- Basic ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving processes
- Able to supervise and delegate to Support Staff
- Able to apply more complex interventions
- Awareness of modernisation agenda and its impact
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).
