Job summary
This is an opportunity to join our established Adult
Physiotherapy team. This post is open to new graduates and established band 5
physiotherapists. Successful candidates will join our diverse team, who work
across a range of clinical specialties within an acute care setting,
rehabilitation and MSK outpatients.
You will work alongside colleagues to assess and treat
patients across a range of clinical conditions with
varying degrees of complexity.
You will be responsible for delivering evidence based
interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-
being and optimise independent function.
You will be an active member of the physiotherapy team and
the wider multi-disciplinary team. We are
seeking people who can adapt to changing environments and
work well in a team.
Please contact us if you have any further
questions.
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. Bank band 5
physiotherapists will have the exciting opportunity to work
across all sites of CDDFT depending on clinical need. 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
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate physical skills inclusive of dexterity,
co-ordination and sensory skills to carry outphysiotherapy assessment and interventions.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of your own work, including themanagement of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complexpresentations / 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 treatmentmethods and develop comprehensive discharge plans, these
skills may be advanced.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
to communicate effectively andempathetically with patients to progress their
rehabilitation. This will include patients who may havedifficulties 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 patientswithin the specialism.
To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely
services this will include working across aseven-day week, bank holidays and overnight on call.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of
patient care in accordance with servicepolicy, 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 whenappropriate. To represent physiotherapy service and/ or
individual patients at the multidisciplinaryteam 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 anddevelopments, 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 demonstrate physical skills inclusive of dexterity,
co-ordination and sensory skills to carry outphysiotherapy assessment and interventions.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects
of your own work, including themanagement of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients
including those with diverse or complexpresentations / 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 treatmentmethods and develop comprehensive discharge plans, these
skills may be advanced.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
to communicate effectively andempathetically with patients to progress their
rehabilitation. This will include patients who may havedifficulties 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 patientswithin the specialism.
To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely
services this will include working across aseven-day week, bank holidays and overnight on call.
To be responsible for the timely and accurate recording of
patient care in accordance with servicepolicy, 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 whenappropriate. To represent physiotherapy service and/ or
individual patients at the multidisciplinaryteam 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 anddevelopments, 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.
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
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 band 5 or NHS experience relevant to role.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & 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.
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.
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
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 band 5 or NHS experience relevant to role.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & 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.
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).
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)
