Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Static Band 5
Physiotherapist to work at Evesham Community hospital. The successful applicant
will be at the forefront of expert clinical practice
and the transformation of services in the beautiful riverside town, in the
local community hospital, nestled in the Vale of Evesham.
This is a full
time, permanent static position in the field of musculoskeletal practice, which
will serve as an ideal foundation for anyone wanting to progress their skills
in this area. Support will be provided
within the local team, which includes Advanced Practitioners and a First
Contact Practitioner. Support will also be accessible from other band 5s
already based within the trust. A key role will involve lending support to our well-developed
Practice Based learning for the students from the University of Worcester.
You can
expect personal and professional development on a daily ad hoc basis and through
a formal 5 weekly in-service training and clinical supervision programme. The Trust
provides a structure offering career mobility, coaching and/or mentoring.
Main duties of the job
The role will
involve patient assessment and delivery of physiotherapy interventions to the
adult population of Worcestershire within a busy OP department based in the
local community hospital.
You will be
required to assess, treat and manage a very varied caseload of patients as we
receive referrals from GPs, the acute sector of Worcestershire and
Gloucestershire and self-referrals. This
will include patients with acute conditions such as fractures and post-surgery,
alongside more longstanding MSK conditions such as LBP, OA and tendinopathies.
We would
expect you to contribute to high quality, patient-centered care using
evidence-based knowledge and skill. There will also be an opportunity to assist
with service development and to teach and supervise other clinicians and
students and help to shape the future service delivery and workforce.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate the values and
beliefs of the organisation.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and
take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service they provide
to patients.
Provide a physiotherapy
service within a defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK physiotherapy
team.
Undertake physiotherapeutic
assessments of patients with diverse, complex and acute/chronic presentation,
to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to
maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. Hold responsibility for own
caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service/particular
patient type, working without direct supervision.
Deputise for Senior
Physiotherapists.
Supervise and train students,
health care professionals, carers and assistants in physiotherapeutic
management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member of a
Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate the values and
beliefs of the organisation.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and
take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service they provide
to patients.
Provide a physiotherapy
service within a defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK physiotherapy
team.
Undertake physiotherapeutic
assessments of patients with diverse, complex and acute/chronic presentation,
to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to
maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. Hold responsibility for own
caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service/particular
patient type, working without direct supervision.
Deputise for Senior
Physiotherapists.
Supervise and train students,
health care professionals, carers and assistants in physiotherapeutic
management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member of a
Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Self-directed learning
- Good critical appraisal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course/s
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Reliable and flexible
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Self-directed learning
- Good critical appraisal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course/s
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Reliable and flexible
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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
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).
