Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist
to join the management team of Integrated Care across Greater Nottingham.
FDIDT are an in-reach
multidisciplinary team made up of AHPs, Nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
This Nottingham CityCare Partnership service provides innovative, successful
and patient focussed outcomes for those that present in the emergency and urgent
pre admission areas at Nottingham University Hospitals QMC site.
Your
role within the busy and dynamic team will be to provide a comprehensive
holistic assessment of need with the aim of preventing avoidable hospital
admissions.
The successful candidate will be
able to work within the MDT as an
autonomous practitioner, undertake comprehensive assessments, and complete profession
specific assessment and evaluation as required, to identify the appropriate discharge plans for adults with a wide variety of complex
physical and mental health needs.
The Teams Mission Statement is to provide a gold standard
assessment and review of patient needs that allows ongoing treatment to be
provided by the right service, at the right time, in the right place without
delay or duplication. This is underpinned by our organisational aim of
building healthier communities and
being committed to the development and future of an Integrated Care System
across Nottinghamshire through active membership of the local integrated care
provider partnership.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous
practitioner, you will undertake comprehensive assessments to identify the
appropriate service for the clients referred.
To carry out profession specific assessment and evaluation as required.
To work within the MDT to plan and develop discharge plans for adults
with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs
To be responsible for continuing the on-going development of high
standards of clinical practice with evidence-based focus within the service.
To work, as required within the integrated
care and Front Door Integrated Discharge services, reacting to emergency health
and social care referrals with the aim of preventing admission to hospital.
You will be required to work primarily
with the Queens Medical Centre but with potential towork across different bases and community settings which may include
clients own home,residential, nursing homes or hospital.
You may be
responsible for a designated caseload of clients
You will be required to
participate actively in City Cares training requirements.
You will
supervise, educate, and assess the competency of junior staff, support staffand students as required
For further information please contact: maryam.ebrahim2@nhs.net
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
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To be professionally and
legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including
the management of clients in your care.
2. To have the ability to
gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment clients who
lack capacity and work within a legal framework with clients who lack the
capacity to consent to treatment
3. To undertake the
comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the patients Physical and Mental
health needs to develop individualised discharge
plans/rehabilitation/reablement goals.
4. To undertake specific
professional assessments to ensure the best outcomes for clients
5. To use clinical reasoning
and a wide range of skills and knowledge to devise specialised programmes of
care.
6. To be responsible for
coordinating the safe and timely discharge process from a variety of
settings, including hospital and community beds.
7. To undertake comprehensive
evidence-based risk assessments developing risk management plans.
8.
To provide
specialist advice, education, and mentorship to other members of the team and
colleagues regarding the clinical management of clients
9. To actively engage with
families and carers in order to ensure the best outcome for the service user.
10. To demonstrate
flexibility, prioritise effectively and time manage own clinical
workload. Be able to delegate
appropriately.
11. To lead in regular team
meetings and review meetings regarding client caseload.
12. To keep accurate and
timely service user records to ensure continuity of care.
13. To participate in the supervision framework as a
supervisee and a supervisor, including the appraisal process.
Professional
1. To maintain a high
standard of care to clients and carers, demonstrating a commitment to
evidence based practice.
2. To be responsible for own
Continuing Professional Development maintaining an up-to-date portfolio.
3. To work to relevant Code
of Professional Conduct.
4. To contribute to Clinical
Governance agenda and apply Risk Management strategies.
5. To contribute to
implementation of service developments utilising enhanced knowledge and
skills.
Organisational
1.
To support the Team Manager in implementing and evaluating targets and
objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the service.
2.
To advise the Team Manager in relation to clinical needs of the client
group.
3.
To take delegated responsibility for management duties as required.
4.
To always ensure the health & safety of self and others in
accordance with Health & Safety legislation and City Care policy and
procedures.
5.
To use information technology daily and participate in identified data
collection and statistics and maintain clear, concise, and timely records in
line with the service policy.
6.
To participate in the Lone Worker Tracking procedure as applies to the
team.
7.
To act as duty clinician for the process of referrals.
8.
To undertake
any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Education and Leadership
1.
To be involved in
formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and
objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy. Also, to keep an active up to date CPD
portfolio.
2.
To participate in the education of colleagues, junior staff, students,
and multi-professional teams using excellent mentoring and presentation
skills.
3.
To assist in the
training and development of others (new members of staff, students, and
visitors to the service).
4.
To keep up to date with IT skills in line with
the modernisation of data collection records.
5.
To participate in appropriate in-service training
and individual learning with specific and measurable outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To be professionally and
legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including
the management of clients in your care.
2. To have the ability to
gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment clients who
lack capacity and work within a legal framework with clients who lack the
capacity to consent to treatment
3. To undertake the
comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the patients Physical and Mental
health needs to develop individualised discharge
plans/rehabilitation/reablement goals.
4. To undertake specific
professional assessments to ensure the best outcomes for clients
5. To use clinical reasoning
and a wide range of skills and knowledge to devise specialised programmes of
care.
6. To be responsible for
coordinating the safe and timely discharge process from a variety of
settings, including hospital and community beds.
7. To undertake comprehensive
evidence-based risk assessments developing risk management plans.
8.
To provide
specialist advice, education, and mentorship to other members of the team and
colleagues regarding the clinical management of clients
9. To actively engage with
families and carers in order to ensure the best outcome for the service user.
10. To demonstrate
flexibility, prioritise effectively and time manage own clinical
workload. Be able to delegate
appropriately.
11. To lead in regular team
meetings and review meetings regarding client caseload.
12. To keep accurate and
timely service user records to ensure continuity of care.
13. To participate in the supervision framework as a
supervisee and a supervisor, including the appraisal process.
Professional
1. To maintain a high
standard of care to clients and carers, demonstrating a commitment to
evidence based practice.
2. To be responsible for own
Continuing Professional Development maintaining an up-to-date portfolio.
3. To work to relevant Code
of Professional Conduct.
4. To contribute to Clinical
Governance agenda and apply Risk Management strategies.
5. To contribute to
implementation of service developments utilising enhanced knowledge and
skills.
Organisational
1.
To support the Team Manager in implementing and evaluating targets and
objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the service.
2.
To advise the Team Manager in relation to clinical needs of the client
group.
3.
To take delegated responsibility for management duties as required.
4.
To always ensure the health & safety of self and others in
accordance with Health & Safety legislation and City Care policy and
procedures.
5.
To use information technology daily and participate in identified data
collection and statistics and maintain clear, concise, and timely records in
line with the service policy.
6.
To participate in the Lone Worker Tracking procedure as applies to the
team.
7.
To act as duty clinician for the process of referrals.
8.
To undertake
any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Education and Leadership
1.
To be involved in
formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and
objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy. Also, to keep an active up to date CPD
portfolio.
2.
To participate in the education of colleagues, junior staff, students,
and multi-professional teams using excellent mentoring and presentation
skills.
3.
To assist in the
training and development of others (new members of staff, students, and
visitors to the service).
4.
To keep up to date with IT skills in line with
the modernisation of data collection records.
5.
To participate in appropriate in-service training
and individual learning with specific and measurable outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the UK health system.
- Relevant experience of rehabilitation with adults
- Awareness and understanding of community services.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior, unqualified staff, and students
Desirable
- Experience working within intermediate care services
- Experience of working with clients with mental health needs
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- Community experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches in the management of complex long-term conditions.
- Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies for a clinical grade.
- Models of supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development based on best practices.
- Awareness of current local and national developments in health and social care
- Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments and the development and evaluation of treatment plans
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally
- Skills supervising junior staff and students.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Prioritisation and time management skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- leadership
Desirable
- Highly developed leadership and change management.
- Evidence of audit/organisational projects.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to assess and treat a range of conditions and presentations.
- Knowledge and experience of partnership working.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work out of hours.
Desirable
- Full driving license and the ability to travel between locations- (service mainly based at QMC)
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of further Professional Development
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the UK health system.
- Relevant experience of rehabilitation with adults
- Awareness and understanding of community services.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising junior, unqualified staff, and students
Desirable
- Experience working within intermediate care services
- Experience of working with clients with mental health needs
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- Community experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches in the management of complex long-term conditions.
- Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies for a clinical grade.
- Models of supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development based on best practices.
- Awareness of current local and national developments in health and social care
- Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments and the development and evaluation of treatment plans
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally
- Skills supervising junior staff and students.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Prioritisation and time management skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- leadership
Desirable
- Highly developed leadership and change management.
- Evidence of audit/organisational projects.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to assess and treat a range of conditions and presentations.
- Knowledge and experience of partnership working.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work out of hours.
Desirable
- Full driving license and the ability to travel between locations- (service mainly based at QMC)
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy qualification
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of further Professional Development
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.
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).
