Job summary
Applications are invited for rotational physiotherapy posts based at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants need to hold an appropriate physiotherapy qualification (BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent),and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
We will also welcome applications from students due to graduate this year.
We have vacancies around Northern General Hospital, Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Weston Park Hospital
We offer rotations through the core areas of integrated therapy, medicine, musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory. You will have the opportunity to gain experience along pathways of care within both the acute and community setting.
Each rotation of 6 months will be at either the Northern General Hospital, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Weston Park Hospital or in a community setting in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
- Carry a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising own work and seeking assistance and guidance when needed.
- Delegate clinical duties to therapy and healthcare assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence. Provide training and supervision for the task if required.
- Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify problems in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
- Provide competent cover for absent colleagues
- Complete work within agreed timescales
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Successful applicants will be involved in the delivery of 7 day services and shift patterns will vary according to speciality.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term opportunities.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Physiotherapist (rotational)
Grade: Band 5
Professionally responsible to: Head of Physiotherapy
Reports to: Lead Therapist/Line Manager
Location: Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
JOB PURPOSE
- To be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy to patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This may be within a variety of locations including acute hospitals, outpatients, clinics and community settings.Contribute to the operational management and modernisation of services within Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Acute Therapy Services provides integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to patients referred to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Acute Therapy Services is part of the Therapeutics and Palliative Care Directorate within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice as Autonomous Professional:
- Carry a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising own work and seeking assistance and guidance when needed.
- Delegate clinical duties to therapy and healthcare assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence.Provide training and supervision for the task if required.
- Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify problems in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
- Select and use appropriate assessment techniques in hospital, the patients own home and/or in the community. Make clinical diagnosis and apply clinical reasoning.
- Negotiate and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
- Set up equipment for therapy and ensure it is used safely by patients, carers, staff and/or students.
- Teach, guide and supervise patients as individuals or in groups
- Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patients condition
- Treat, monitor, develop each patients therapy programme, measure outcomes and discharge appropriately
- Refer to other agencies
- Undertake risk assessment and ensure the health and safety of patients, carers and staff during therapy
- Assist ill or dependant patients during therapy by responding to medical emergencies, operating wheelchairs, changing continence appliances and/or performing other activities involving manual handling and personal care
- Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice. These would be supported by a training package and competency development .This may include and is not limited to carrying out and recording clinical observations, pressure area assessment, intentional care rounding and blood sugar testing
- Maintain confidentiality
- Communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information effectively with patients, carers, and staff in the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies
- Explain therapy, gain consent and motivate the patient to achieve goals
- Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings to discuss progress and to plan treatment and safe discharge
- Complete assessment forms, write comprehensive patient treatment records and produce written transfer and discharge reports in line with Trust and Therapy Services guidelines
- Participate in 7 day working rosters, emergency respiratory on call rota for evening /weekend where criteria apply.
Operational Management
- Provide competent cover for absent colleagues
- Complete work within agreed timescales
- Demonstrate behaviour which is sensitive to the needs and values of others seeking mutual understanding, respect and consideration
- Respond calmly and positively in times of conflict or uncertainty, seeking appropriate assistance to achieve a resolution
- Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and professional groups to remain informed and to contribute ideas
- Comply with Trust, Profession and Department code of conduct & ethics, standards, policies, protocols and procedures
- Record statistics and provide information as requested
- Assist with induction and basic training for new staff and students
Communication
- Communicate effectively and accurately to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
- Develop collaborative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary working relationships.
- Promote an understanding of the profession and contribute to the sharing of learning across professional and organisational boundaries
Service Modernisation
- Adapt professional practice under the direction of the lead clinician to ensure the evidence-base is integrated into the team
- Contribute to audit and service evaluation to provide therapy which is efficient, effective and responsive to user feedback
- Contribute to the modernisation of services to improve care pathways, processes and develop integrated workforce models.
Governance
- Assist in completing risk assessments of practice and environments.
- Assist in producing evidence for infection control audit.
- Work within guidelines and procedures set out in safe systems of work.
- Complete incident report form for untoward incidents and near misses informing line manager and put learning into practice as appropriate.
Personal Development
- Develop knowledge, understanding and competency in therapy practice in core professional areas
- Develop knowledge and understanding of STHFT and NHS strategy and values.
- Continue personal and professional development as agreed with the Senior Therapist during appraisal and supervision
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Once the post holder has completed the preceptorship period then there is an expectation that the post holder would undertake the following duties:
- Assisting with workload allocation in the team
- Supervision of unqualified staff and mentor / support students as appropriate
ASSET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Buildings: Comply with departmental procedures
- Equipment: Comply with departmental procedures
- Stock: Comply with departmental procedures
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Communicate with:
- Therapy Services Lead Therapists
- Therapy Services Administrative Staff
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Staff
- Multidisciplinary Team
Provide advice to:
- Patients & Carers
- Care Agencies
- Therapy Students
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Physiotherapist (rotational)
Grade: Band 5
Professionally responsible to: Head of Physiotherapy
Reports to: Lead Therapist/Line Manager
Location: Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
JOB PURPOSE
- To be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy to patients within Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This may be within a variety of locations including acute hospitals, outpatients, clinics and community settings.Contribute to the operational management and modernisation of services within Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Acute Therapy Services provides integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to patients referred to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Acute Therapy Services is part of the Therapeutics and Palliative Care Directorate within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice as Autonomous Professional:
- Carry a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising own work and seeking assistance and guidance when needed.
- Delegate clinical duties to therapy and healthcare assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence.Provide training and supervision for the task if required.
- Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify problems in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
- Select and use appropriate assessment techniques in hospital, the patients own home and/or in the community. Make clinical diagnosis and apply clinical reasoning.
- Negotiate and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
- Set up equipment for therapy and ensure it is used safely by patients, carers, staff and/or students.
- Teach, guide and supervise patients as individuals or in groups
- Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patients condition
- Treat, monitor, develop each patients therapy programme, measure outcomes and discharge appropriately
- Refer to other agencies
- Undertake risk assessment and ensure the health and safety of patients, carers and staff during therapy
- Assist ill or dependant patients during therapy by responding to medical emergencies, operating wheelchairs, changing continence appliances and/or performing other activities involving manual handling and personal care
- Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice. These would be supported by a training package and competency development .This may include and is not limited to carrying out and recording clinical observations, pressure area assessment, intentional care rounding and blood sugar testing
- Maintain confidentiality
- Communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information effectively with patients, carers, and staff in the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies
- Explain therapy, gain consent and motivate the patient to achieve goals
- Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings to discuss progress and to plan treatment and safe discharge
- Complete assessment forms, write comprehensive patient treatment records and produce written transfer and discharge reports in line with Trust and Therapy Services guidelines
- Participate in 7 day working rosters, emergency respiratory on call rota for evening /weekend where criteria apply.
Operational Management
- Provide competent cover for absent colleagues
- Complete work within agreed timescales
- Demonstrate behaviour which is sensitive to the needs and values of others seeking mutual understanding, respect and consideration
- Respond calmly and positively in times of conflict or uncertainty, seeking appropriate assistance to achieve a resolution
- Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and professional groups to remain informed and to contribute ideas
- Comply with Trust, Profession and Department code of conduct & ethics, standards, policies, protocols and procedures
- Record statistics and provide information as requested
- Assist with induction and basic training for new staff and students
Communication
- Communicate effectively and accurately to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
- Develop collaborative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary working relationships.
- Promote an understanding of the profession and contribute to the sharing of learning across professional and organisational boundaries
Service Modernisation
- Adapt professional practice under the direction of the lead clinician to ensure the evidence-base is integrated into the team
- Contribute to audit and service evaluation to provide therapy which is efficient, effective and responsive to user feedback
- Contribute to the modernisation of services to improve care pathways, processes and develop integrated workforce models.
Governance
- Assist in completing risk assessments of practice and environments.
- Assist in producing evidence for infection control audit.
- Work within guidelines and procedures set out in safe systems of work.
- Complete incident report form for untoward incidents and near misses informing line manager and put learning into practice as appropriate.
Personal Development
- Develop knowledge, understanding and competency in therapy practice in core professional areas
- Develop knowledge and understanding of STHFT and NHS strategy and values.
- Continue personal and professional development as agreed with the Senior Therapist during appraisal and supervision
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Once the post holder has completed the preceptorship period then there is an expectation that the post holder would undertake the following duties:
- Assisting with workload allocation in the team
- Supervision of unqualified staff and mentor / support students as appropriate
ASSET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Buildings: Comply with departmental procedures
- Equipment: Comply with departmental procedures
- Stock: Comply with departmental procedures
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Communicate with:
- Therapy Services Lead Therapists
- Therapy Services Administrative Staff
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Staff
- Multidisciplinary Team
Provide advice to:
- Patients & Carers
- Care Agencies
- Therapy Students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration or pending if studying
Experience
Essential
- Student fieldwork experience in core areas of Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurology
Desirable
- Work or life experience in healthcare or teaching practical skills
- Work or life experience in organising and managing multiple tasks
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopaedics, neurology & respiratory
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes and practices
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
- Motivated to learn
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
- IT literate
Other factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration or pending if studying
Experience
Essential
- Student fieldwork experience in core areas of Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurology
Desirable
- Work or life experience in healthcare or teaching practical skills
- Work or life experience in organising and managing multiple tasks
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopaedics, neurology & respiratory
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes and practices
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
- Motivated to learn
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
- IT literate
Other factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
