Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire.
The team is still in its infancy of becoming a substantive service and this provides team members with the opportunity to influence and contribute to growing and shaping the service.
We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join the team, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes.
The ideal candidate will be able to take a holistic and person centred approach to supporting patients to recover from their recent hospital admission, and to achieve their short term goals, maximising independence.
The role will include working with other Advanced Therapists in the team to effectively manage a complex caseload and see patients within the expected timescales. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to support, teach and supervise Therapy staff within the team, to ensure that high standards and efficiency are consistently maintained.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for jointly leading and developing the Home First Therapy team, in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this specialty.To perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and others.
To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced practitioner.
To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational objectives.
To supervise, teach and appraise Therapy staff and students within the specialty.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Membership of professional special interest group
- Field work/clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Masters degree in related field
- COT / MCSP Membership
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
- Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
- Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Participation in audit and research activities
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards.
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation (Care Act, H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
- Positive response to constructive criticism
- Intermediate and Advanced knowledge Discharge planning
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to participate in flexible working (weekends/bank holidays)
- Car driver / access to vehicle able to use for work.
- To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness
- Self motivated
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Membership of professional special interest group
- Field work/clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Masters degree in related field
- COT / MCSP Membership
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
- Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
- Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Participation in audit and research activities
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards.
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation (Care Act, H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
- Positive response to constructive criticism
- Intermediate and Advanced knowledge Discharge planning
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to participate in flexible working (weekends/bank holidays)
- Car driver / access to vehicle able to use for work.
- To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness
- Self motivated
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
