Job summary
UHCW NHS Trust is seeking a Physiotherapy to specialise in Neurosciences.
The Neurosciences team supports both our Neurology and Neurosurgical wards. This includes a 12 bedded Neuro Enhanced Care Unit (NECU), which includes patients who may be acutely unwell, or have complex respiratory needs including tracheotomies.
UHCW provides a national and international service for more specialised neurosurgical conditions including skull base and vascular surgery, hydrocephalus, neuro-oncology (resection of brain tumours using multi-modality imaging and awake craniotomy).
The Neurosciences unit is the sub-regional centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions such as Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, head injuries, spinal disease, vascular disorders and tumours of the nervous system.
As a Major Trauma Centre, the Neurosciences team are integral to the assessment and management of patients with complex brain and spinal injuries.
If you have an interest in these clinical areas, then the post will offer a range of clinical opportunities to develop, as well as the support to engage in project service improvement work. You will be able to develop and utilise your leadership skills, through the supervision and training of staff and students.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a chat or site visit.
Main duties of the job
The role includes being on the respiratory on-call rota which supports nights and weekends. Orientation training will be provided prior to participation.
- The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence based practice and client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting.
- The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
- The post holder will ensure development of staff and students through supervision, training, and appraisal.
- To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To provide Respiratory Physiotherapy, including on the on-call rota and at weekends
- To support the learning and development of students and staff
- To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
- Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient cantered goals working within ward / department areas.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs,taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
- Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording allinterventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
- Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
- Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
- Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
- Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
- Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC.
- Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust. Be responsible for the supervision/training and appraisal of physiotherapists with in your area.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
- Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient cantered goals working within ward / department areas.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs,taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
- Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording allinterventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
- Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
- Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
- Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
- Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
- Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC.
- Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust. Be responsible for the supervision/training and appraisal of physiotherapists with in your area.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
