Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to implement and develop Sussex'sSpinal Cord Injury provision.
Role Summary
To be part of a dynamic networked team across Sussex delivering needs-based rehabilitation, care and support for people living with a spinal cord injury. This role will:
- Work as part of intra-provider multi-professional team to provide a personalised comprehensive programme to achieve the highest attainable level of independence.
- This role will require be required to work across a number of health care providers. This role will require travel across Sussex as require based clinical need.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an experienced physiotherapist within the Sussex Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Support Service where you will be responsible for providing assessment, rehabilitation, re-evaluation, advice and equipment for patients, carers, and other professionals.
- To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) "Rules of Professional conduct" and "Standards of Physiotherapy" and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations, working without the need for direct supervision, access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required, but work is not routinely evaluated.
- To work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals within each rotation to ensure a seamless, coordinated service that meets the needs of the person with Spinal cord injury.
- To provide supervision, education and participate in the appraisal of junior staff as required.
Patient Care Delivery
- To deliver comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation of patients with Spinal Cord Injury using advanced clinical reasoning skills of this condition and shared decision-making skills to provide a comprehensive management plan.
- To evaluate and manage the respiratory elements of the SCI patients.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention incorporating manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling, and safe use of equipment.
- Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools and use shared decision-making skills to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
- Formulate and deliver rehabilitation programmes based on a broad knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options. From clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation provide specific treatment approaches.
- To evaluate patient progress on a day-to-day basis using a range of PROMs (Patient Reported Outcome Measures) and PREMs (Patient Reported Experience Measures) and alter programmes of rehabilitation to maximise patient engagement and outcome.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
- To take delegated responsibility from the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Care lead and partner organisation Team Leads to be responsible for providing advanced physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation, and advice for patients with Spinal Cord injury. To be competent on completing and reporting ASIA scores. To be competent with spinal Orthotics. Awareness of bladder and bowel management and able to recognise autonomic dysreflexia.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner according to the CSP Rules of professionals conduct and standards of physiotherapy, and the HCPC regulations.
- When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to adhere to local lone worker policy.
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To work as part of a networked team across Sussex to deliver enhanced care and rehabilitation for people with Spinal Cord injury. This will require enhanced communication skills and integrated professional practice.
- To contribute to discussions on quality improvement / service development and evaluation.
- To work within local trust clinical guidance and have a good working knowledge of national guidelines, policy, and standards within this clinical field.
- To undertake as directed / required the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects. To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit, and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and intervention incorporating manual physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling, and safe use of equipment.
- Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools and use shared decision-making skills to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
- Formulate and deliver rehabilitation programmes based on a broad knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options. From clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation provide specific treatment approaches.
- To evaluate patient progress on a day-to-day basis using a range of PROMs (Patient Reported Outcome Measures) and PREMs (Patient Reported Experience Measures) and alter programmes of rehabilitation to maximise patient engagement and outcome.
- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
- To take delegated responsibility from the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Care lead and partner organisation Team Leads to be responsible for providing advanced physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation, and advice for patients with Spinal Cord injury. To be competent on completing and reporting ASIA scores. To be competent with spinal Orthotics. Awareness of bladder and bowel management and able to recognise autonomic dysreflexia.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner according to the CSP Rules of professionals conduct and standards of physiotherapy, and the HCPC regulations.
- When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to adhere to local lone worker policy.
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To work as part of a networked team across Sussex to deliver enhanced care and rehabilitation for people with Spinal Cord injury. This will require enhanced communication skills and integrated professional practice.
- To contribute to discussions on quality improvement / service development and evaluation.
- To work within local trust clinical guidance and have a good working knowledge of national guidelines, policy, and standards within this clinical field.
- To undertake as directed / required the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects. To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit, and outcome measures, either individually or with more senior colleagues.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Diploma or BSC in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Experience of working with Spinal cord Injury Patients and awareness of possible complications
- Proven experience of working with acute respiratory patients and with airways
- Evidence of utilising range of skills
- Proven experience of working within a MDT
- Evidence of supervising less experienced staff
Desirable
- Completion of clinical educator course
- Driving license
- Experience of community based services
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Diploma or BSC in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Experience of working with Spinal cord Injury Patients and awareness of possible complications
- Proven experience of working with acute respiratory patients and with airways
- Evidence of utilising range of skills
- Proven experience of working within a MDT
- Evidence of supervising less experienced staff
Desirable
- Completion of clinical educator course
- Driving license
- Experience of community based services
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).
