Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic full
time B6 Domiciliary Physiotherapist, to join our integrated Redditch and
Bromsgrove Neighbourhood Teams.
The role involves delivering both planned and urgent
physiotherapy interventions to the local adult population. You will be expected
to contribute to high quality patient care and future development of our
Neighbourhood Teams. You will have the opportunity to educate and supervise
multi-professional clinicians.
Our teams maintain close links with
Worcestershire Acute Trust and local Community Hospitals, in order to provide a
multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to patient care. You will have an
innovative approach and in return we will provide many opportunities for
personal and professional development with chances to gain experience in
service leadership and service re-design. You will receive clinical supervision
from a Band 7 Clinical Lead and B6 colleagues. There will also be opportunities
for student mentorship.
Main duties of the job
Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments and treatment of patients
within the speciality who may have highly complex and acute / chronic
presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments
needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Plan, deliver and evaluate
care for patients in partnership with
MDT colleagues and together lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of all
elements of the rehabilitation programme
Clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to
organise / triage this efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical
priorities and use of time.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health 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
Assessment of patients referred to the team via routine and urgent
referral.
Undertake the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients
including those with a highly complex presentation, using investigative and
analytical skills.
Assess patient understanding of physiotherapy
intervention and have the ability to work within a legal framework with
patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
Contribute to education and training of physiotherapists, health
care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers, and assistants in
physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD of the MDT.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical
reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to deliver
specialised programmes of care.
Train, supervise and performance-manage more junior staff,
technical instructors, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal
appraisal documentation.
Participate in recruitment and selection
procedures.
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
Assessment of patients referred to the team via routine and urgent
referral.
Undertake the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients
including those with a highly complex presentation, using investigative and
analytical skills.
Assess patient understanding of physiotherapy
intervention and have the ability to work within a legal framework with
patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
Contribute to education and training of physiotherapists, health
care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers, and assistants in
physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD of the MDT.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical
reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to deliver
specialised programmes of care.
Train, supervise and performance-manage more junior staff,
technical instructors, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal
appraisal documentation.
Participate in recruitment and selection
procedures.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to work collaboratively
- within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others through in service training and educational workshops.
- Good computer literacy.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Application of health and safety policies including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of complex manual handling techniques and risk assessments
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Desirable
- Experience of Community Care and Rapid Response style care
- Managing service development programme projects
- Management, leadership and supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
- Post graduate training relevant to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Junior rotations in core specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Experience at Band 6
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to work collaboratively
- within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others through in service training and educational workshops.
- Good computer literacy.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Application of health and safety policies including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of complex manual handling techniques and risk assessments
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Desirable
- Experience of Community Care and Rapid Response style care
- Managing service development programme projects
- Management, leadership and supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
- Post graduate training relevant to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Junior rotations in core specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Experience at Band 6
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).
