Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join and co-lead our growing OPU team. Specifically this position will be based in the Frailty Team and will have a crucial role in leading and developing therapy provision in the SDEC and admission areas of the Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with Consultants, ACPs, other AHPs, Nurses and operational teams to deliver high standard clinical care. You will get the opportunity to be part of complex innovative change across the department and will receive our commitment to help you develop your skills to maximise your potential.
You will share leadership of the OPU therapy team and will find yourself in a supportive environment which prioritises wellbeing. This is both an opportunity for experienced team leaders as well as those starting their leadership journey at this level.
The trust strongly supports a commitment to CPD and the Adult Therapy department has Education Facilitators who support student activity for all our therapists.
We welcome enquiries from potential candidates wanting to discuss the role in more detail. Please contact Scott Buxton on scott.buxton@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will be lead and be part of a service which supports older people across multiple clinical areas including: the emergency department, admission areas, inpatient specialty wards and the community. You will work independently as well as being part of the MDT.
The leadership element of the role will also mean you will contribute to the operational responsibilities of the therapies department.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Written
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of conditions in specialist area
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising more junior staff/students
- Demonstrates awareness of NHS targets for acute trusts And NHS development plans
- Knowledge of national service guidelines and own professional guidelines, especially those related to care of the elderly and dementia care
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- To be experienced in performing highly specialist assessments and treatments with patients with a variety of specific conditions relevant to the specialty area
- To remain updated with professional and evidence-based practice and new research
- To have competent IT skills and effective presentation skills
- To be able to frequently care for critically/terminally/ chronically ill patients and deal with distressing and difficult circumstances often giving unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation
- To be able to work alone in domiciliary settings, assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Involvement in special interest group
- Training in clinical supervision and/or leadership skills
- Experience supervising AHPs from other professions
- Experience of implementing change
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries
- Working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the role of AHPs in implementing it
- Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing techniques
- Experience in clinical risk Management
Written
Essential
Person Specification
Written
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields
- Advanced knowledge of broad range of conditions in specialist area
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising more junior staff/students
- Demonstrates awareness of NHS targets for acute trusts And NHS development plans
- Knowledge of national service guidelines and own professional guidelines, especially those related to care of the elderly and dementia care
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- To be experienced in performing highly specialist assessments and treatments with patients with a variety of specific conditions relevant to the specialty area
- To remain updated with professional and evidence-based practice and new research
- To have competent IT skills and effective presentation skills
- To be able to frequently care for critically/terminally/ chronically ill patients and deal with distressing and difficult circumstances often giving unwelcome news regarding limited expectations from rehabilitation
- To be able to work alone in domiciliary settings, assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Involvement in special interest group
- Training in clinical supervision and/or leadership skills
- Experience supervising AHPs from other professions
- Experience of implementing change
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries
- Working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the role of AHPs in implementing it
- Experience in staff recruitment and interviewing techniques
- Experience in clinical risk Management
Written
Essential
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).
