Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and
committed Physiotherapist, who is passionate about rehabilitation in
intermediate care, and can be part of our team in delivering the best practice
to our patients? We are offering an opportunity to an experienced Physiotherapist
to take on this intermediate care role.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist
to join our Intermediate Care Service within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The service includes intermediate care beds across sites within the Rotherham
Borough.
The role involves delivering rehabilitation and
reablement to the population of Rotherham. The majority of the caseload being
older people with a variety of complex conditions. There is the requirement to
work flexibly throughout the intermediate care service as needs arise, and to
contribute to a 7 day service.
The team includes physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, specialist mental health occupational therapists, speech and
language therapists and therapy support workers. The team works closely with a
wider MDT of social workers, nurses, doctors, Unit managers, care and enabling
staff and the voluntary sector.
Main duties of the job
Provide a specialist high
standard physiotherapy service, including the supervision of band 5 therapists,
support staff and students within areas of work, primarily in the community
setting/residential rehab beds and any other area as service requires.
Manage a caseload of patients/clients with
varying complex needs.
Provide interventions in locations across the
health community covered by The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as required.
Contribute to the delivery of services to meet
Trust objectives.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and
Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and
Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to identify need for service development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within General rehab in the community rehabilitation specialty
- Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience of elderly rehabilitation
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
- Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Current HCPC Registration
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others
Training and Education
Essential
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within rehabilitation
Desirable
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to identify need for service development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working within General rehab in the community rehabilitation specialty
- Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
- Experience of elderly rehabilitation
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
- Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Current HCPC Registration
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others
Training and Education
Essential
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within rehabilitation
Desirable
- Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area
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).
