Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our respiratory physiotherapy team at St Thomas'. This role will involve working closely with critical care physiotherapists to support and deliver high quality, holistic rehabilitation and respiratory care on the critical care unit.
This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop their understanding of physiotherapy and patient management skills.
Main duties of the job
To assist physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients in critical care within the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service by:
- Assisting the physiotherapist to carry out delegated physiotherapy duties
- Treating own delegated workload of patients and maintaining associated patient records
- Ensuring equipment is cleaned and available to the physiotherapy team in a timely fashion
- Assisting in the administration and clerical duties of the department
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally.
Physiotherapy Department Information
The physiotherapy department employs around 300 staff to provide physiotherapy services to the frontline directorates at Guys, St Thomas' and Evelina Children's hospitals as well as Lambeth and Southwark Community Health services.
Organisational Values:
The post holder will:
Put patients first - consider the patient's needs and wishes in all that they do
Take pride in what they do - strive for highest standards on own work and challenge colleagues to do the same
Strive to be the best - in terms of patient care & teamwork
Act with integrity - maintain the privacy & dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for own work
Respect others - patients, visitors and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full job description attached for more details.
CLINICAL
Patient Care
- To carry own caseload of patients with a medically stable condition as delegated by the physiotherapist.
- To provide competent treatment to patients within set clinical protocols.
- Able to work with minimal or no immediate supervision of a physiotherapist or registered nurse.
- To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or making minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters.
- To assist with the care of patients including preparing drinks, supervising drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing.
- To assist the physiotherapist with individual treatments and exercise programmes
- To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to watch the patient response to any treatment undertaken.
- To monitor the reaction of patients to specific physiotherapy techniques undertaken.
- To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and ability to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to physiotherapy, ensuring safety and security at all times.
- To comply, at all times, with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and to take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
- To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for physiotherapy treatment of patients.
- To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
- To attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support)
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full job description attached for more details.
CLINICAL
Patient Care
- To carry own caseload of patients with a medically stable condition as delegated by the physiotherapist.
- To provide competent treatment to patients within set clinical protocols.
- Able to work with minimal or no immediate supervision of a physiotherapist or registered nurse.
- To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or making minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters.
- To assist with the care of patients including preparing drinks, supervising drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing.
- To assist the physiotherapist with individual treatments and exercise programmes
- To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to watch the patient response to any treatment undertaken.
- To monitor the reaction of patients to specific physiotherapy techniques undertaken.
- To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and ability to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to physiotherapy, ensuring safety and security at all times.
- To comply, at all times, with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and to take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment
- To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
- To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for physiotherapy treatment of patients.
- To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
- To attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- English GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Individuals with significant experience in relevant work environment working with patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of treating patients in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Evidence of working in a pressured environment
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying and filing
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient healthcare setting
- Experience of data inputting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of a physiotherapist
- Able to maintain own caseload of patients
- Able to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Experienced in training other staff members
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- English GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Individuals with significant experience in relevant work environment working with patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of treating patients in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
- Evidence of working in a pressured environment
- Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying and filing
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient healthcare setting
- Experience of data inputting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the role of a physiotherapist
- Able to maintain own caseload of patients
- Able to work effectively and contribute as a member of a multi-therapy and multi-disciplinary team
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Experienced in training other staff members
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).
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).
