Job summary
This
is an opportunity to join our established Adult Physiotherapy inpatient team at
University Hospital North Durham. We are looking for an applicant with
knowledge and skills in acute orthopaedics including cardiorespiratory
management and rehabilitation of inpatients. This is an opportunity for a
highly motivated and flexible individual to join the team. The successful
applicant will work as part of the wider inpatient team to cover the trauma and
elective orthopaedic wards including the day surgical unit. The role includes
working as part of the wider inpatient physiotherapy 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.
Main duties of the job
The
clinical case load includes covering the orthopaedic specialties as required by
team leaders to meet demands of the inpatient capacity. The successful
applicant will work closely with the orthopaedic MDT and the
ortho-geriatricians as well as the wider therapy teams in the community and
community hospitals. 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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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 team is supported by two team
leads at UHND, with each of the three inpatient physiotherapy teams at CDDFT
having an orthopaedic specialist team lead. 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.
The trust has a multitude of learning and development
opportunities available as well as education links with Teesside and other
local universities. The role provides opportunities to be involved with
clinical research.
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 the
individual.
We are able to consider developmental roles of band 5 to
band 6 progression.
We welcome prospective applicants
to contact us for more information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team is supported by two team
leads at UHND, with each of the three inpatient physiotherapy teams at CDDFT
having an orthopaedic specialist team lead. 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.
The trust has a multitude of learning and development
opportunities available as well as education links with Teesside and other
local universities. The role provides opportunities to be involved with
clinical research.
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 the
individual.
We are able to consider developmental roles of band 5 to
band 6 progression.
We welcome prospective applicants
to contact us for more information on the role.
Person Specification
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
