Job summary
Band 7 part time neonate Physiotherapist (0.5wte 18.75 hours) - working pattern to be agreed as part of recruitment process
Our physiotherapy team has an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join our neonate MDT. Our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) has approx. 20 beds and this is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Therapy team. The job summary is within the Main Duties section.
The suitable candidate will link closely with our paediatric physiotherapist as required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop both your leadership and clinical skills. We have great professional relationships all our clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
o Provide shared day to day operational management of Neonatal Physiotherapy team based at Darent Valley Hospital in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Neonatal Physiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis on the wards.
o Provide leadership to the Physiotherapy team within a team based structure as a specialist within the field of neonatal care.
o As an autonomous practitioner to carry out advanced assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload of patients within Neonates
o Neonates who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
o To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outside agencies e.g. GPs, carers.
o To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Junior Physiotherapists and undergraduate students to ensure a high quality of clinical care within the speciality.
o To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies.
o To support with the scoping and build of neonatal high-risk follow-up services and future developments to a Level 2 Local Neonatal unit as part of an expansion of current services.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Internal Relationships
External Relationships
Clinical responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
General responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for full explanation
To communicate effectively with:
Internal Relationships
External Relationships
Clinical responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
General responsibilities
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Essential
- oHealth clearance from Occupational Health for the role specified.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Clinical educator training in respect of undergraduate students
- Training in PDR and staff appraisal
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch.
- Relevant postgraduate course or training
- Management training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level and able to further develop skills and be able to demonstrate advanced level of skills in musculoskeletal field
- Delivering in-service training programmes.
- Proven experience of leading effective teamwork as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS
- Experience supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and physiotherapy assistants
Desirable
- Working at Band 6 level in acute and community setting
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and experience of working with GP practices and referrals
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues and implementing change as a result
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medical and surgical conditions.
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to work as a team member
- Empathetic
- reliable
- Good communication skills.
- Personable.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in handling different cultures and religious beliefs
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Essential
- oHealth clearance from Occupational Health for the role specified.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Clinical educator training in respect of undergraduate students
- Training in PDR and staff appraisal
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest Group or Branch.
- Relevant postgraduate course or training
- Management training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 level and able to further develop skills and be able to demonstrate advanced level of skills in musculoskeletal field
- Delivering in-service training programmes.
- Proven experience of leading effective teamwork as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team within the NHS
- Experience supervision and clinical education of more junior staff, students and physiotherapy assistants
Desirable
- Working at Band 6 level in acute and community setting
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and experience of working with GP practices and referrals
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues and implementing change as a result
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medical and surgical conditions.
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
- Competent IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
- Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to work as a team member
- Empathetic
- reliable
- Good communication skills.
- Personable.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in handling different cultures and religious beliefs
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).
