Rotational Physiotherapist

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2025

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is offering permanent, full-time positions for Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our highly-regarded 6-month rotational programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified physiotherapists seeking their first role, as well as more experienced Band 5s eager to enhance their skills in a dynamic yet supportive acute NHS setting.

Our Band 5 Rotational Programme is diverse and engaging, providing six-month placements across a variety of specialties, including:

- Respiratory care (including critical care and NIPPV service)

- Accident & Emergency

- Neurology and stroke rehabilitation (Inpatient & community)

- Inpatient orthopaedics

- Musculoskeletal outpatients

- Vascular care

- Multidisciplinary frailty services

Rotations take place across our three hospital sites, with two rotations outside the Trust, so the successful candidate must be open to working across different locations and be able to commute between sites.

We welcome applications from proactive and compassionate physiotherapists who demonstrate our 4ward behaviours and are dedicated to putting our patients first.

In return, you will receive support through regular supervision, mentorship, and a structured in-service training programme, designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge across core specialties.

Main duties of the job

You will work as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.
You will take the responsibility for your own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.
You will provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students and participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice.
You will be required to undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.
You will contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation.
To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.
You will be supported with regular mentorship and appropriate training and supervision.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward.

Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people
Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
Best use of resources
Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-25-0023

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents section for the full Job Description.

Job Purpose:

Working as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.
To take the responsibility for own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.
To provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students.
To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice
To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.
To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation.
To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting simple and multi-pathologies over a wide range of specialties e.g respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly.
To use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.
To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice.
To demonstrate skill and expertise in the delivery of treatments to patients by interpretation of sensory feedback and the use of handling, manual physiotherapy techniques, exercise therapy (including the cardiac rehabilitation group) and electrotherapy.
To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.
To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.
To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend and Bank Holiday Discharge Service on a rostered basis
To participate in the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children
To work hours over 7 day working dependant on rotation

Communication:

To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.
Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients.
To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, visual and mental disabilities, depression, pain and fear.
To use written information to reinforce understanding of the patients condition and the involvement in the treatment process.
To liaise with the designated Senior Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.
To liaise with Senior Physiotherapy staff regarding all complex cases.
To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care.
To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care
To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend Case Conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

Education and Training:

To be appraised by the Senior Physiotherapist on each rotation, agree personal objectives to be achieved on that rotation.
To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice.
To participate in all annual mandatory training.
To attend in-service training
To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists and other staff.
To supervise assistants / more junior members of staff and students as delegated by senior staff

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.
Occasionally, in the absence of the Senior Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage staff and workloads.
To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.
To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.
To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.
To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.
To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes
To maintain HCPC registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards.
To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self directed learning and reflective practice.
To assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents section for the full Job Description.

Job Purpose:

Working as an autonomous practitioner under supervision, to provide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.
To take the responsibility for own caseload, under supervision, within a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.
To provide assistance in the supervision, support and education of unqualified / more junior staff and students.
To participate in departmental audit in support of evidence based practice
To undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.
To contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work / rotation.
To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting simple and multi-pathologies over a wide range of specialties e.g respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly.
To use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.
To use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best practice.
To demonstrate skill and expertise in the delivery of treatments to patients by interpretation of sensory feedback and the use of handling, manual physiotherapy techniques, exercise therapy (including the cardiac rehabilitation group) and electrotherapy.
To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.
To use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.
To maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend and Bank Holiday Discharge Service on a rostered basis
To participate in the evening and weekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids. This may include the treatment of children
To work hours over 7 day working dependant on rotation

Communication:

To communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.
Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients.
To assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, visual and mental disabilities, depression, pain and fear.
To use written information to reinforce understanding of the patients condition and the involvement in the treatment process.
To liaise with the designated Senior Physiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.
To liaise with Senior Physiotherapy staff regarding all complex cases.
To liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals regarding patient care.
To liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding patient care
To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend Case Conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

Education and Training:

To be appraised by the Senior Physiotherapist on each rotation, agree personal objectives to be achieved on that rotation.
To keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based practice.
To participate in all annual mandatory training.
To attend in-service training
To participate in training by the occasional delivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists and other staff.
To supervise assistants / more junior members of staff and students as delegated by senior staff

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.
Occasionally, in the absence of the Senior Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage staff and workloads.
To be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.
To maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.
To ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.
To act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.
To provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes
To maintain HCPC registration adhering to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
To maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPC Standards.
To work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
To be responsible for maintaining own competence through self directed learning and reflective practice.
To assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional Manner.
Enthusiastic about physiotherapy and delivering the best possible patient care.
Able to show initiative.
Good Interpersonal Skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
Health and Care Professions Council Registration.

Desirable

Member of CSP.

Experience

Essential

Experience in each of the core specialties or can demonstrate a broad range of experience from the different specialities.
Appropriate experience within an acute NHS Trust.
Evidence of recent/relevant CPD.

Desirable

Training of other MDT members.
Active participation in audit or research.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
Evidence of appropriate personal skills (e.g. Responsible, Flexible, well organised).
Evidence of effective Team working..
A range of Clinical Knowledge and Skills in all core areas, including EBP.
Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
Awareness of current NHS issues.

Desirable

Teaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Presentation Skills.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Able and willing to commute between sites (we are a multi site trust).
Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required.
To contribute to the weekend rota and 24hr on call service.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional Manner.
Enthusiastic about physiotherapy and delivering the best possible patient care.
Able to show initiative.
Good Interpersonal Skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
Health and Care Professions Council Registration.

Desirable

Member of CSP.

Experience

Essential

Experience in each of the core specialties or can demonstrate a broad range of experience from the different specialities.
Appropriate experience within an acute NHS Trust.
Evidence of recent/relevant CPD.

Desirable

Training of other MDT members.
Active participation in audit or research.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
Evidence of appropriate personal skills (e.g. Responsible, Flexible, well organised).
Evidence of effective Team working..
A range of Clinical Knowledge and Skills in all core areas, including EBP.
Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
Awareness of current NHS issues.

Desirable

Teaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Presentation Skills.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Able and willing to commute between sites (we are a multi site trust).
Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required.
To contribute to the weekend rota and 24hr on call service.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

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.