Job summary
Provide a high standard of trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service primarily to patients within Torbay Hospital in-patients and the wider Trust if required.
We are a dynamic and friendly team consisting of a wide skill mix, working closely with the other members of the MDT on the wards. We work flexibly throughout thehospital as part of the trauma and orthopaedic service.
We work closely with each other and support all members of the team daily. We pride ourselves on maintaining our skills and competencies and strive to provide the best education to students and staff within our immediate team and the wider team. Our team are always looking to develop our service further and value new ideas.
Main duties of the job
To work Monday to Friday on a regular basis and contribute to the weekend service.
The postholder will work over the acute wards and within a variety of areas according to service needs. This may include fracture clinic, support for day surgery patients, outlying trauma and orthopaedic patients and paediatrics. The postholder will work alongside the team lead offering senior leadership for the orthopaedic therapy and ward teams. The postholder may be required to support home-visits or other similar variances to support flow across the organisation.
To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients, presenting with a wide range of pathologies, to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.
To work with the MDT in identifying appropriate physiotherapy treatments and
managements. Work closely with both the OT's and discharge coordinators in facilitating appropriate patient discharge plans. To utilise all current discharge services and planning procedures
To educate and train physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapeutic management of chronic and acute conditions.
About us
South Devon is a great geographical location with beautiful scenery and access to the coast and Dartmoor. The Trust provides good support for self and service development in a friendly and welcoming environment. Ongoing opportunities available and good management support. Good frameworks in place for supervision and achievement review
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing service to a mix of trauma and orthopaedic patients across the acute site . To be part of the MDT and support senior clinical decision making including discharge planning
Experience within the NHS including proven relevant experience as aBand 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range ofexperience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical,neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
Requirement for prolonged periods of intense concentration (to analyse complex information, e.g. during assessments of up to 90 minuteslength, taking in-depth patient history, movement analysis and teachingclinical skills)
Please see full Job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing service to a mix of trauma and orthopaedic patients across the acute site . To be part of the MDT and support senior clinical decision making including discharge planning
Experience within the NHS including proven relevant experience as aBand 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range ofexperience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical,neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
Requirement for prolonged periods of intense concentration (to analyse complex information, e.g. during assessments of up to 90 minuteslength, taking in-depth patient history, movement analysis and teachingclinical skills)
Please see full Job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience within the NHS in a broad range of settings including T&O, neurology, respiratory, MSK and respiratory
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in trauma and orthopaedics
- Advanced Manual handling skills course
- Bond Salon clinical record keeping or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of trauma and orthopaedics, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team with leadership experience or skills
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of complex assessment/skills
Other specific skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to deputise for the professional leads in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior staff, assistant and support staff to meet priorities on a daily basis
- Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and relatives that have high levels of distress, anxiety or concerns, with a compassionate and empathic manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience within the NHS in a broad range of settings including T&O, neurology, respiratory, MSK and respiratory
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in trauma and orthopaedics
- Advanced Manual handling skills course
- Bond Salon clinical record keeping or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of trauma and orthopaedics, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team with leadership experience or skills
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of complex assessment/skills
Other specific skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and to deputise for the professional leads in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior staff, assistant and support staff to meet priorities on a daily basis
- Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and relatives that have high levels of distress, anxiety or concerns, with a compassionate and empathic manner
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).
