Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable Band 6 Physiotherapist to be a senior member of our General Medicine Inpatients team, must have NHS experience providing excellent patient care in an environment where staff are supported to innovate and lead improvement. You will need to have experience of working in a busy, acute, NHS settings, and have comprehensive knowledge and skills in General Medicine, surgery and respiratory physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
To provide the assessment, clinical diagnosis, and treatment for a range of highly complex patients, within the General Medicine wards, with the occasional need to support other teams when indicated.
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- To comprehend the auity of patients within the front door setting, understanding, and facilitating complex hospital discharges ensuring patient flow.
- To supervise, teach and appraise band 5 physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, students, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, within General Medicine.
- To be involved in promoting the therapists role and responsibilities within the rest of the MDT, to ensure a seamless delivery of care, provide advice and effective management of patients, including facilitating discharges.
- To have a broad knowledge clinically of a variety of specialities and ability to apply this to practice within the General Medicine setting.
- To support the Team Lead with operational management.
- To participate in CPD, IST, audit and evidence-based projects including making recommendations for change in practice within the front door setting.
- To participate in the development, planning and evaluation of service across the Trust.
- To participate in implementation of policy and changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
- To remain competent for respiratory on-call and to work as part of the respiratory rota.
About us
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.
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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure effective communication with other professions both verbally and in writing e.g., medical notes and reports to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patients potential.
- To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication difficulties e.g., blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties, dementia, and for people who do not have English as their first language. This will involve the effective use of verbal, written, pictorial, tactile and visual communication tools.
- To be able to communicate with patients effectively in both a one to one and a group or class setting.
- To liaise with other physiotherapists regarding patient care and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where required.
- Educate patients, carers, and relevant MDT staff on a range of topics including Physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic positioning, exercises, mobility activities and advice and education with regards to patient condition
- Use empathetic, tactful and interpersonal skills to encourage and empower patients and carers to maximise patients rehabilitation potential, giving opportunity for unloading / sharing of concerns and issues.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
- To be able to motivate others such as staff and patients through effective communication skills.
- Attend Handover & MDT meetings to represent current Physiotherapy management with regards to patient progress and potential and be able to make to decisions accordingly
- To liaise with other team members and team lead with regards to day-to-day issues and ward management e.g., staff shortages, increased patient caseload.
- To use effective communication skills to reduce actual or potential conflict situations that may occur with patients, relatives, colleagues etc. To be able to manage situation sensitively, in accordance with trust policies and seeking senior support where required.
- To be a patient advocate when required and liaise with those involved in patient care.
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and Senior Staff on all professional matters.
- To attend and be an active participant in relevant peer group and departmental staff meetings.
- To be aware of the standard information available for patients and use it appropriately.
- Keep accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient contact in line with CSP standards and local guidelines including universal and multi-professional documentation.
- To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups, appropriate to the clinical field.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to telephone enquiries / messages/ e mails received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure effective communication with other professions both verbally and in writing e.g., medical notes and reports to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patients potential.
- To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication difficulties e.g., blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties, dementia, and for people who do not have English as their first language. This will involve the effective use of verbal, written, pictorial, tactile and visual communication tools.
- To be able to communicate with patients effectively in both a one to one and a group or class setting.
- To liaise with other physiotherapists regarding patient care and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where required.
- Educate patients, carers, and relevant MDT staff on a range of topics including Physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic positioning, exercises, mobility activities and advice and education with regards to patient condition
- Use empathetic, tactful and interpersonal skills to encourage and empower patients and carers to maximise patients rehabilitation potential, giving opportunity for unloading / sharing of concerns and issues.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
- To be able to motivate others such as staff and patients through effective communication skills.
- Attend Handover & MDT meetings to represent current Physiotherapy management with regards to patient progress and potential and be able to make to decisions accordingly
- To liaise with other team members and team lead with regards to day-to-day issues and ward management e.g., staff shortages, increased patient caseload.
- To use effective communication skills to reduce actual or potential conflict situations that may occur with patients, relatives, colleagues etc. To be able to manage situation sensitively, in accordance with trust policies and seeking senior support where required.
- To be a patient advocate when required and liaise with those involved in patient care.
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and Senior Staff on all professional matters.
- To attend and be an active participant in relevant peer group and departmental staff meetings.
- To be aware of the standard information available for patients and use it appropriately.
- Keep accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient contact in line with CSP standards and local guidelines including universal and multi-professional documentation.
- To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups, appropriate to the clinical field.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to telephone enquiries / messages/ e mails received.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent). UK registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Skills Non-Clinical
Essential
- Competent IT, presentation, and teaching skills.
- Experience of supporting, developing, and training staff.
- Documented evidence of recent relevant CPD including evidence of Reflective Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader departmental working and national agendas
- Experience of being involved in the clinical education of students.
Skills Clinical
Essential
- Band 5 experience within the NHS including core rotations.
- To have Band 6 level experience in a variety of specialities.
- To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex needs.
- Up to date with professional practice and research
- Experience of working within an acute medicine ward setting
- To be respiratory on-call competent
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating group sessions.
- Previous experience with amputee patients
People Management & Development
Essential
- Experience of appraising and supervising less experienced staff and students.
- Experience of developing and leading training sessions
- Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload, and complete clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Awareness of the role of management within the department and how you fit into the structure of the team.
- Evidence of CPD / portfolio etc.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting / supervising staff with performance development needs
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication skills
- Participate in the respiratory (with appropriate competency training and assessment) on-call / weekend rota (pro-rata frequency)
Desirable
- Emotional resilience in stressful situations
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Desirable
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent). UK registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Skills Non-Clinical
Essential
- Competent IT, presentation, and teaching skills.
- Experience of supporting, developing, and training staff.
- Documented evidence of recent relevant CPD including evidence of Reflective Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader departmental working and national agendas
- Experience of being involved in the clinical education of students.
Skills Clinical
Essential
- Band 5 experience within the NHS including core rotations.
- To have Band 6 level experience in a variety of specialities.
- To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex needs.
- Up to date with professional practice and research
- Experience of working within an acute medicine ward setting
- To be respiratory on-call competent
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating group sessions.
- Previous experience with amputee patients
People Management & Development
Essential
- Experience of appraising and supervising less experienced staff and students.
- Experience of developing and leading training sessions
- Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload, and complete clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Awareness of the role of management within the department and how you fit into the structure of the team.
- Evidence of CPD / portfolio etc.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting / supervising staff with performance development needs
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication skills
- Participate in the respiratory (with appropriate competency training and assessment) on-call / weekend rota (pro-rata frequency)
Desirable
- Emotional resilience in stressful situations
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
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).
