Job summary
CDDFT would like to invite you to attend our first
recruitment open day for Physiotherapists.
We have teamed up with our Occupational Therapy colleagues
to run an exciting & interactive recruitment event.
When: Friday 24th March 09:00 - 15:00
Where: Prospect House, Durham
This is an opportunity to meet our teams & find out more
about what it would be like working as part of Team CDDFT. You will have an opportunity
to discuss your career aspirations & find out how we can support you to
fulfil them.
The day will consist of individual & group activities
along with some more traditional interview questions, giving all candidates the
best opportunity to demonstrate their strengths & let their personality
shine.
Dont miss this opportunity to secure your perfect job.
Rotations include: community rehabilitation, acute stroke, stroke
rehabilitation, acute medical, surgery and ITU, Trauma and Elective orthopaedics,
MSK outpatients and Pulmonary Rehabilitaion.
Please complete the online application to secure
a place at our event
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside senior physiotherapists and the
wider MDT and your development will be supported by the inpatient leads. The
post holder will be responsible for a designated clinical caseload, support is
available in the form of supervisions and joint working.
The role requires a dynamic physiotherapist who is able to
work within the physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team to provide
exemplary care to the patient. The successful applicant will utilise their
outstanding organisation and communication skills in order to support with the assessment,
treatment and rehabilitation of patients whilst achieving outstanding
physiotherapy outcomes.
This post will include working with a diverse
range of conditions in highly complex patients with physical, psychological and
social care needs. You will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual
programmes of care for patients with a wide range of clinical needs. Band 5
rotational physiotherapists have the exciting opportunity to rotate 6 monthly
between the geographrical area covered by CDDFT. The post holder will work as
part of the multidisciplinary team to provide timely treatment.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise and prioritise and delegate workload within the
specialism.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
ensuring effective use of resources. You will assist staff under your supervision
to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in
response to complex and routine cases on a daily basis.
To demonstrate physical skills inclusive of dexterity,
co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and
interventions.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi pathologies that
change across the caseload. To utilise
clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an
accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced.
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy
treatment programme based on evidence-based practice and treatment options
using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment methods
and develop comprehensive discharge plans, these skills may be advanced.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients to progress their
rehabilitation. This will include
patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To evaluate patient progress, re-assess and alter treatment
programs if required.
To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other
members of the MDT, regarding patients within the specialism.
To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely
services this will include working across a seven-day week, bank holidays and
overnight on call.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of
patient care in accordance with service policy, professional standards and
legal requirements.
To contribute to and ensure adequate data is collated
regarding service activity.
To liaise and communicate with all members of the
multidisciplinary team and outside agencies when appropriate. To represent physiotherapy service and/ or
individual patients at the multidisciplinary team meeting.
To carry out assessment and treatment of patients with
moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by
keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as
necessary into your work.
To be an active member involved in the delivery and
attendance of the in-service training programme, presentations and training
sessions. Actively participate in staff meetings, tutorials and training
sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective
practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with
medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated
multi-disciplinary service.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal
Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraise.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and
current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit,
research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues or with
clinical specialist or manager. To make
recommendations for change in service provision.
To liaise with senior colleagues in relation to
physiotherapy services within the speciality area and to take an advisory role
in the development of service within the speciality area.
To disseminate guidelines to staff across the Trust in order
to influence and improve standards of care.
To observe and adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of
Professional Conduct laid down by the HCPC.
To adhere to all trust and service policies and procedures.
To deputise for the Clinical Team Leader/ Operational leads
in terms of operational issues when asked to do so.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation,
in line with legal, professional and departmental requirements, and to
communicate assessment and treatment results of the appropriate disciplines in
the form of reports and letters.
See Job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise and prioritise and delegate workload within the
specialism.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
ensuring effective use of resources. You will assist staff under your supervision
to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in
response to complex and routine cases on a daily basis.
To demonstrate physical skills inclusive of dexterity,
co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and
interventions.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations / multi pathologies that
change across the caseload. To utilise
clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an
accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced.
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy
treatment programme based on evidence-based practice and treatment options
using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment methods
and develop comprehensive discharge plans, these skills may be advanced.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients to progress their
rehabilitation. This will include
patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To evaluate patient progress, re-assess and alter treatment
programs if required.
To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other
members of the MDT, regarding patients within the specialism.
To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely
services this will include working across a seven-day week, bank holidays and
overnight on call.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of
patient care in accordance with service policy, professional standards and
legal requirements.
To contribute to and ensure adequate data is collated
regarding service activity.
To liaise and communicate with all members of the
multidisciplinary team and outside agencies when appropriate. To represent physiotherapy service and/ or
individual patients at the multidisciplinary team meeting.
To carry out assessment and treatment of patients with
moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by
keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as
necessary into your work.
To be an active member involved in the delivery and
attendance of the in-service training programme, presentations and training
sessions. Actively participate in staff meetings, tutorials and training
sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective
practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with
medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated
multi-disciplinary service.
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal
Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraise.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and
current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit,
research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues or with
clinical specialist or manager. To make
recommendations for change in service provision.
To liaise with senior colleagues in relation to
physiotherapy services within the speciality area and to take an advisory role
in the development of service within the speciality area.
To disseminate guidelines to staff across the Trust in order
to influence and improve standards of care.
To observe and adhere to the Code of Practice and Rules of
Professional Conduct laid down by the HCPC.
To adhere to all trust and service policies and procedures.
To deputise for the Clinical Team Leader/ Operational leads
in terms of operational issues when asked to do so.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation,
in line with legal, professional and departmental requirements, and to
communicate assessment and treatment results of the appropriate disciplines in
the form of reports and letters.
See Job description for full details
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- - Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- - A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with enthusiasm, Flexibility, empathy and reliability. -Must be able to participate in 7 day working, including bank holidays and overnight on call. - Ability to independently travel across the Trust area to meet the requirements of the post.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- -BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- -HCPC Registration.
- -Evidence of CPD
- - An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust values and how you adhere to them
Desirable
- -Recognised relevant academic qualification. -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). - Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- -Up-to-date knowledge of professional practice and new research relating to underpin best practive. -Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. -Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. -Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- -Demonstrate organisational and prioritisation skills. - Consolidated respiratory learning for respiratory on-call
Desirable
- -Innovative approach to working life.
- -Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- -Presentation skills.
- - Competent IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of MDT working.
- -Evidence of excellent communication skills within a wide variety of settings. -Undergraduate experience including core placements and competencies within musculoskeletal, orthodaedics, neurology and respiratory care
Desirable
- -Previous NHS experience relevant to role.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- - Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- - A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with enthusiasm, Flexibility, empathy and reliability. -Must be able to participate in 7 day working, including bank holidays and overnight on call. - Ability to independently travel across the Trust area to meet the requirements of the post.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- -BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- -HCPC Registration.
- -Evidence of CPD
- - An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust values and how you adhere to them
Desirable
- -Recognised relevant academic qualification. -Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). - Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- -Up-to-date knowledge of professional practice and new research relating to underpin best practive. -Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. -Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. -Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- -Demonstrate organisational and prioritisation skills. - Consolidated respiratory learning for respiratory on-call
Desirable
- -Innovative approach to working life.
- -Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- -Presentation skills.
- - Competent IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of MDT working.
- -Evidence of excellent communication skills within a wide variety of settings. -Undergraduate experience including core placements and competencies within musculoskeletal, orthodaedics, neurology and respiratory care
Desirable
- -Previous NHS experience relevant to role.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
