Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive senior physiotherapist to join our dynamic inpatient therapy team within the care of the elderly speciality.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital to deliver high-quality, personalised therapy to patients referred to the therapy service. The appointee will join our integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, flexible and able to demonstrate sound leadership skills. The post holder will have the opportunity to lead on assessing, treating and discharging patients often with complex pathologies with a focus on providing the best quality of life for our frail population. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills, and be able work as part of a team applying evidence - based intervention and sound clinical reasoning skills.
We have a dedicated Research and Development team providing CPD support to staff in all roles including to Masters levels and beyond. We have a well-established preceptorship program for new graduates as well as dedicated Peer Support groups in all disciplines.
You will be expected to work across site at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital and will also be required to contribute to the therapy weekend working on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader.
- The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.
- The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.
- When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call. For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites
About us
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
3. Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in elderly care using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
- To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
- To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To support leadership and work within the Therapy team (COTE), providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
Contact Information:
Name: Aleisha Jennings
Job Title: Clinical Specialist - Care of the Elderly team
Email Address: aleisha.jennings@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 422 8596 or 0300 422 3272
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in elderly care using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
- To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
- To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To support leadership and work within the Therapy team (COTE), providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
Contact Information:
Name: Aleisha Jennings
Job Title: Clinical Specialist - Care of the Elderly team
Email Address: aleisha.jennings@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 422 8596 or 0300 422 3272
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
- Demonstrate the ability to network with other professionals and set up close working relations
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
- Hold a valid, UK Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
- Demonstrate the ability to network with other professionals and set up close working relations
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
- Hold a valid, UK Driving License
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).
