Job summary
A fantastic opportunity (0.6 FTE for a minimum 12 mth FTC contract ending March 24) has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with experience of working in the NHS at a Band 6 , Post Covid Fatigue (PCF) experience is not essential. Post holder would work autonomously, applying their specialist skills and knowledge in the emerging area of PCF. The post holder will join the PCF arm of the well-established Bedfordshire Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS). The post holder will work alongside other specialist professionals, including Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology. The service provides outpatient based, specialist MDT assessments and treatments for those PCF patients whose main symptoms are moderate to severe as well as those with more complex presentations. The service works in collaboration with the wider Post Covid pathway across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The role would have a base at Mountbatten House in Dunstable, with an aim to establish clinics across the county. The post holder would be required to provide 9am-5pm minimum on a Tuesday in clinic and other days could be negotiable. The post holder will be well supported by colleagues within the specialist service and connected to other OTs working across BCHS (Bedfordshire Community Health Services). Interview date 27th April 2023.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care
- Contributing to multidisciplinary assessments, providing specialist physiotherapy treatment and liaising with other services as needed.
Clinical
- Making clinical decisions to provide quality care
Administration
- Maintaining up to date documentation on Systm1
- Responsibility for ensuring patients move through the care pathway smoothly and efficiently.
- Producing written reports and care plans to a high standard
Management
- Deputising for senior therapists as required
Performance and Quality
- Ensuring highest level of performance and Quality of care and documentation.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a mainly clinical role focused on providing high quality assessments and treatment as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for working autonomously with a caseload and for maintaining professional records, documentation and clinical reasoning related to these patients. You will be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary clinical decision making and formulation based on your assessment and to be able to communicate this decision to other medical and health professionals in linked teams. As this is a complex patient group your communication skills must be excellent both in written reports and face to face and remote consultation settings. Although we may offer some remote consultations the work is clinic based so you must be able to drive and have use of your own transport.
This team is always aiming for the best quality care and part of the role involves developing the care pathway and working with the team to identify areas of improvement. The whole team is involved in various areas of service development and your input will also be valued with this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a mainly clinical role focused on providing high quality assessments and treatment as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for working autonomously with a caseload and for maintaining professional records, documentation and clinical reasoning related to these patients. You will be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary clinical decision making and formulation based on your assessment and to be able to communicate this decision to other medical and health professionals in linked teams. As this is a complex patient group your communication skills must be excellent both in written reports and face to face and remote consultation settings. Although we may offer some remote consultations the work is clinic based so you must be able to drive and have use of your own transport.
This team is always aiming for the best quality care and part of the role involves developing the care pathway and working with the team to identify areas of improvement. The whole team is involved in various areas of service development and your input will also be valued with this.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Grad. Diploma and or degree in Physiotherapy
- At least 3 years experience work with patients as a Physiotherapist
- Experience working with patient with long term conditions
- Ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Access to a car and ability to drive
- Skill and ability to support patients with physical and mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- IT skills including experience of Systm One or other patient record systems
- Broad range of clinical experience and relevant CPD
- Experience in contributing to and working within an MDT
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) in different settings
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Grad. Diploma and or degree in Physiotherapy
- At least 3 years experience work with patients as a Physiotherapist
- Experience working with patient with long term conditions
- Ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Access to a car and ability to drive
- Skill and ability to support patients with physical and mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- IT skills including experience of Systm One or other patient record systems
- Broad range of clinical experience and relevant CPD
- Experience in contributing to and working within an MDT
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) in different settings
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).
