Job summary
An exciting NEW role has arisen for a Physiotherapist with a keen interest in elective and trauma orthopaedic rehabilitation to join our committed team to deliver excellent therapy services to our client group.
The candidate will actively seek opportunities to support the development of the service across the team working to support the hub accreditation at the "centre of excellence" at Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI), the NOF pathway at Pinderfields General Hospital (PGH) and the amputee service to improve the pathway for patients undergoing amputation surgery outside of the Trust.
The team is a highly specialist, dedicated, welcoming and supportive team working together to deliver excellent care to our patients. The team are excited to welcome an enthusiastic member of the team to support the driving force to change and innovate the service development within our orthopaedic therapy service
The role is ideally suited to individuals with some band 5 experience in this clinical area.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations with both physical and psychological symptoms associated with inpatient conditions in a broad variety of clinical settings including fractured NOFs, Ortho-geriatric, trauma and elective and diabetic /endocrinology service.
To implement treatment plans that respect peoples individuality, privacy and dignity that is entirely person centred.
To be actively involved in the pre operative pathway for elective orthopaedic patients in clinic
To participate in the 7 day service to meet best practice tariff and standards for post operative care
To maintain good links with all aspects of the MDT and promote collaborative working across all areas.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Be professionally and legally accountable for
all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
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Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies, using
investigative and analytical skills with manual assessment techniques to
provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
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Formulate and deliver an individual
physiotherapy treatment programme based on a graduate level of theory and
treatment options using clinical assessment, clinical reasoning skills and
knowledge of treatment skills and relate them to assessment findings in both
simple and complex cases.
-
Be able to select and apply a broad range of
modalities efficiently and effectively and be able to justify the selection of
modality of treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
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Be aware of own level of clinical experience and
recognise when to access support from senior physiotherapists.
-
Take delegated responsibility from the more
senior physiotherapists for managing patients with particular conditions.
-
Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best
course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Be professionally and legally accountable for
all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
-
Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies, using
investigative and analytical skills with manual assessment techniques to
provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
-
Formulate and deliver an individual
physiotherapy treatment programme based on a graduate level of theory and
treatment options using clinical assessment, clinical reasoning skills and
knowledge of treatment skills and relate them to assessment findings in both
simple and complex cases.
-
Be able to select and apply a broad range of
modalities efficiently and effectively and be able to justify the selection of
modality of treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
-
Be aware of own level of clinical experience and
recognise when to access support from senior physiotherapists.
-
Take delegated responsibility from the more
senior physiotherapists for managing patients with particular conditions.
-
Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best
course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within in a team.
- Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Ability to pass on knowledge.
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list and goals and patient centred treatment plans.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Good time management and evidence of using initiative.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Reliable
- Professional appearance and demeanour.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts.
- Experience of dealing with general public.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the healthcare setting and the NHS.
- Previous on-call experience.
- Experience in Trauma, Orthopaedic & Amputees.
- Evidence of post graduate learning/experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within in a team.
- Good communication skills both verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Ability to pass on knowledge.
- Ability to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload.
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills with the ability to formulate problem list and goals and patient centred treatment plans.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Good time management and evidence of using initiative.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
- Ability to comprehend and work within HCPC and the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Reliable
- Professional appearance and demeanour.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience across a variety of clinical areas through student placements/ or previous Band 5 posts.
- Experience of dealing with general public.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within the healthcare setting and the NHS.
- Previous on-call experience.
- Experience in Trauma, Orthopaedic & Amputees.
- Evidence of post graduate learning/experience.
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).
