Job summary
Static Band 6 Physiotherapist - Urgent Care and Frailty
Northampton General Hospital
Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for Urgent Care and Frailty? The Urgent Care and Frailty team at Northampton General Hospital are looking to recruit a Band 6 specialist physiotherapist to work with this well-established team. The Urgent Care and Frailty Team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support Staff. The Team covers the Emergency Department, Nye Bevan Assessment Unit and the Frailty Assessment Unit. We also work very closely with the extended multidisciplinary team.
We welcome applicants looking to further develop their band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first band 6 role, with our 'Therapies Leadership Development Programme' delivered to support with this transition.
Successful candidates will support newly registered physiotherapists throughout their Preceptorship period with protected time to undertake the role of preceptor. They also will support team leads in the day-today running of the Urgent Care & Frailty therapy team including staff appraisals, teaching, and service evaluation.
The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service, providing evening and weekend respiratory on-call services and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.
Main duties of the job
A Clinical specialist Physiotherapist for the Urgent Care and Frailty Therapy Team.
Manage a clinical caseload in area including dealing with complex cases.
Work flexibly to provide cover to other clinical areas according to the needs of patients and demands of the service.
To participate in 7-day working patterns, including Bank Holidays
To participate in a respiratory on call service covering evenings (until 10pm) and weekends
Provide clinical expertise and leadership to a large team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support staff within the clinical area in the management of patients on the wards and in departments.
Lead on the annual appraisal of allocated staff, collating a training needs analysis for the Head of Therapies to inform the development of workforce and training plans.
Participate and assist in the continual learning of all staff so that personal development plans progress and succession planning is promoted reflecting the needs of the therapy services.
Be responsible for the identification and management of clinical performance issues within therapy staff in the clinical area.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide an advanced physiotherapy service to Urgent care and Frailty patients admitted to the Emergency Department, Assessment wards and Frailty Assessment Unit
To support the provision of service to ensure timely assessment and discharge of patients within the Urgent Care and Frailty assessment wards/Emergency Department.
To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.
To provide advanced Physiotherapy assessments and treatments fora wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.
To work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources
To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.
To pro-actively contribute to the timely and efficient discharge planning process by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions, promoting a joint therapies approach with Occupational Therapy colleagues.
Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff
Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of Therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 Therapists and Therapy support workers.
Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required
Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.
To be actively involved in identifying areas for service improvement through evidence-based audit, assisting in the implementation of clinical projects and promoting positive changes within the department.
Partake in delivery of in-service training and teaching within the department for both registered and non-registered staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training
Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence
To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group
Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management.
To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options.
Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating
To participate in 7-day working patterns, including Bank Holidays
To be an active member of the respiratory on call evening and weekend rota
To represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning.
Please see job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To provide an advanced physiotherapy service to Urgent care and Frailty patients admitted to the Emergency Department, Assessment wards and Frailty Assessment Unit
To support the provision of service to ensure timely assessment and discharge of patients within the Urgent Care and Frailty assessment wards/Emergency Department.
To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.
To provide advanced Physiotherapy assessments and treatments fora wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.
To work closely with Occupational Therapy colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources
To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.
To pro-actively contribute to the timely and efficient discharge planning process by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions, promoting a joint therapies approach with Occupational Therapy colleagues.
Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff
Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of Therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 Therapists and Therapy support workers.
Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required
Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.
To be actively involved in identifying areas for service improvement through evidence-based audit, assisting in the implementation of clinical projects and promoting positive changes within the department.
Partake in delivery of in-service training and teaching within the department for both registered and non-registered staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training
Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence
To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group
Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management.
To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options.
Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating
To participate in 7-day working patterns, including Bank Holidays
To be an active member of the respiratory on call evening and weekend rota
To represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings. This will include discussion of patient care, progress and involvement in discharge planning.
Please see job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Physiotherapy interventions within the Acute Urgent care and Frailty setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Participation in work based learning
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Current experience in respiratory on call work
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to manage caseload autonomously
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff
- Able to participate in service delivery on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and public holiday working as required
- Able to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
Key Competencies / Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly
- Evidence of Team Work
- Evidence of ability to motivate patients
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to Physiotherapy interventions within the Acute Urgent care and Frailty setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Participation in work based learning
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Current experience in respiratory on call work
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to manage caseload autonomously
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff
- Able to participate in service delivery on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and public holiday working as required
- Able to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
Key Competencies / Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly
- Evidence of Team Work
- Evidence of ability to motivate patients
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
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).
