Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist

Job responsibilities

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 always maintained.

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.

Communications:

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 always maintain a safe environment 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

Professional:

To maintain Health and Care Professions Council (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.

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

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 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.
• Understanding of professional, legal and clinical governance responsibilities.
• Awareness of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Leadership skills
• Presentation Skills

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Post holder must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle in order to work flexibly across all sites to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Able and willing to work contracted hours over 7 days as required.
• To contribute to 7-day working and the 24hr on call service.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.
• Knowledge of WAHT

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Health and Care Professions Council registration.

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).