Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist.
You will be expected to participate in a 6 monthly rotation scheme and to be responsible for own case load, evaluation of interventions and documentation alongside CSP standard.
You will provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients in a range of settings and specialities including Outpatients, Neighbourhood Multi-professional Teams, Orthopaedics, AcuteTherapies, Mental Health and Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including a designated caseload and prioritisation for your work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.
- To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients who present with a wide range of symptoms and pathologies, using appropriate clinical reasoning and manual skills.
- To carry out assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of clinical treatment or care plans ensuring that care, needs and wishes of the individual are carefully and accurately documented.
- To set appropriate and effective therapeutic goals for patients with their agreement and to evaluate andmonitor outcomes enabling patients to reach their optimum level of independence.
- To be aware of own limitations in clinical experience and to be able to utilize the expertise of senior staff or to be able to refer onto others involved in patient care.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication of sensitive patient information between patients, carers, hospitaland community staff promoting collaborative inter-agency working
- To be able to utilise a range of verbal and non-verbal communication with patients. This may include patients who have difficulty in understanding or communicating e.g. Patients who are dysphasic, deaf etc.
- To be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Trust guidelines and to complete daily inputting for statistics on local systems.
- To ensure consent for all treatment is obtained and documented.
- To actively participate in the Emergency Duty, On Call evening and seven-day working schemes in accordance with local agreements for the Acute therapies and weekend orthopedic service.
- To attend and represent the Physiotherapy service or individual patients at Multi-Disciplinary team meetings. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning.
- To develop and maintain clinical credibility and knowledge through participation in regular supervision and training.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication of sensitive patient information between patients, carers, hospitaland community staff promoting collaborative inter-agency working
- To be able to utilise a range of verbal and non-verbal communication with patients. This may include patients who have difficulty in understanding or communicating e.g. Patients who are dysphasic, deaf etc.
- To be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Trust guidelines and to complete daily inputting for statistics on local systems.
- To ensure consent for all treatment is obtained and documented.
- To actively participate in the Emergency Duty, On Call evening and seven-day working schemes in accordance with local agreements for the Acute therapies and weekend orthopedic service.
- To attend and represent the Physiotherapy service or individual patients at Multi-Disciplinary team meetings. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning.
- To develop and maintain clinical credibility and knowledge through participation in regular supervision and training.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of ongoing CPD/reflective pracctice
Desirable
Experiance
Essential
- Broad basis of general student clinical experience in both acute inpatient and outpatient placements within the NHS
- Evidence of Working within a Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experiance of participating in audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and Written Communication skills
- Ability to communicate with both colleagues and patients including those with complex communication needs
- Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and analysis of a range of conditions and presentations
- Awareness and understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
- Knowledge and use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate empathy in difficult patient situations
- Evidence of teaching/presentation skills to a variety of audiences
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of ongoing CPD/reflective pracctice
Desirable
Experiance
Essential
- Broad basis of general student clinical experience in both acute inpatient and outpatient placements within the NHS
- Evidence of Working within a Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experiance of participating in audit
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and Written Communication skills
- Ability to communicate with both colleagues and patients including those with complex communication needs
- Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and analysis of a range of conditions and presentations
- Awareness and understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
- Knowledge and use of outcome measures
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate empathy in difficult patient situations
- Evidence of teaching/presentation skills to a variety of audiences
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).
