Job summary
This is an opportunity to join our established Adult
Physiotherapy inpatients team at University Hospital North Durham. We are
currently advertising three band 6 roles within the team, Senior Respiratory
Physiotherapist, Senior Stroke Physiotherapist and Senior Medical
Physiotherapist. We are looking for applicants with knowledge and skills in
acute inpatients, including cardiorespiratory management and rehabilitation.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and flexible individuals to join
the team. The successful applicant will work as part of the Inpatient team in
the specialities of Respiratory, Stroke or Medical as well as working as part
of the wider inpatient team. The inpatient team provides physiotherapy to a
diverse range of patients over a 7 day service framework and a respiratory on
call service overnight.
Please note each role is being advertised separately, we
welcome applicants to contact us for more information on the roles.
We are also considering a band 5 to band 6
progression role depending on applicants experience.
Main duties of the job
Senior Stroke Physiotherapist
The clinical case load includes covering the
hyper-acute stroke unit which receives patients from point of admission, the
physiotherapy team support the wider MDT in the assessment and rehabilitation
of patients including making plans and referrals for onward therapy in the
community. They will work as part of the wider inpatient team as required by
team leaders. The successful applicant will utilise their outstanding
organisation and communication skills in order to support with timely discharge
from the acute setting whilst achieving physiotherapy outcomes.
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
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supervising band 3
and 4 physiotherapy assistants and band 5 junior physiotherapists. The
successful applicant will support students at an undergraduate level as a
clinical educator, we support team members to undertake educator training. The
trust has a robust induction training and essential training programme,
including individual CPD budgets available to staff.
The team are very committed to providing a robust in-service
training programme which the post holder will be encouraged to take an active
part in developing, leading and benefitting from sessions towards maintaining
CPD. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with peers and team
leaders across the CDDFT sites to develop the physiotherapy service in the
inpatient physiotherapy team.
There is potential for the successful candidate to rotate
within inpatient disciplines if required by the service or to benefit to the
individual.
Please contact us for more information on the
role or to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supervising band 3
and 4 physiotherapy assistants and band 5 junior physiotherapists. The
successful applicant will support students at an undergraduate level as a
clinical educator, we support team members to undertake educator training. The
trust has a robust induction training and essential training programme,
including individual CPD budgets available to staff.
The team are very committed to providing a robust in-service
training programme which the post holder will be encouraged to take an active
part in developing, leading and benefitting from sessions towards maintaining
CPD. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with peers and team
leaders across the CDDFT sites to develop the physiotherapy service in the
inpatient physiotherapy team.
There is potential for the successful candidate to rotate
within inpatient disciplines if required by the service or to benefit to the
individual.
Please contact us for more information on the
role or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- 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.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to run internal / external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants / technical instructors.
- Healthcare related committee membership, e.g. Safety Committee.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification.
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups .
Experience
Essential
- Consildated qualified experience incorporating experience within the chosen specialisms.
- Consolidated respiratory learning for on-call/ emergency work.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible.
- Empathetic.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- 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.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to run internal / external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants / technical instructors.
- Healthcare related committee membership, e.g. Safety Committee.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification.
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
- Involvement in specific interest groups .
Experience
Essential
- Consildated qualified experience incorporating experience within the chosen specialisms.
- Consolidated respiratory learning for on-call/ emergency work.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Flexible.
- Empathetic.
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post.
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
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
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).
