Job summary
Surrey Downs H&C
This post is an 8 monthly rotation scheme, currently within the following areas, but subject to change with new opportunities and developments:-Respiratory physiotherapy, within critical care and surgery, or within respiratory and medical wards; medical and surgical rehabilitation including complex cases and amputees; elder rehabilitation; trauma orthopaedics; neuro-rehabilitation within the stroke unit (located at Epsom Hospital); Medical / HDU ( located at EGH) Early Rehabilitation Team / working with Sutton Health and Care, including the prevention of avoidable admissions.
Acute Therapies are working towards 7 day working and the post-holder will be required to contribute to weekend rotas in addition to on-call work within St. Helier hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust
- To abide by the HCPC rules of professional conduct and professional / quality standards
- To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
- To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff.
- To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit
- To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required
- To liaise effectively with other disciplines
- To contribute to 7 day working patterns and on-call work as require
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- CSH Surrey
- Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and ability to work collaboratively in a MDT
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Physiotherapy
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures and responsibilities
- Experience of supervising junior staff member and students
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant special interest group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers and MDT
- Able to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate responsibilities appropriately
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful and distressing situations maintaining clinical judgement under pressure
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and ability to work collaboratively in a MDT
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Physiotherapy
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures and responsibilities
- Experience of supervising junior staff member and students
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of relevant special interest group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers and MDT
- Able to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases
- Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate responsibilities appropriately
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful and distressing situations maintaining clinical judgement under pressure
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).
