Job summary
Leeds
Community Healthcare Childrens Physiotherapy Team is looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated person to work in our Integrated Childrens
Additional Needs Service (ICAN).
We provide physiotherapy services to children 0-19 years with mild, moderate
and complex needs, including long term neurodevelopmental conditions. Children
and families can access the service in a variety of venues including health
centres, schools, nurseries, home settings and other community and NHS venues.
You will work with our qualified physiotherapists and develop skills to work
independently, providing delegated therapeutic approaches that will enable the
child and family to meet their goals. You will work directly with children and
young people as well as families, carers and education staff.
Successful candidates will be able to get to floor level to engage children in
activities which are meaningful to them such as ball skills, balance work, and
learning to move between different positions.
Main duties of the job
Successful
applicants must have excellent communication skills and a sense of fun and
innovation to engage children and young people of all ages, and their families
in their physiotherapy care.You will be able to recognise and respond to
changing clinical situations, liaising with all members of the
multi-disciplinary team as needed to support children and young people to
achieve and succeed.
We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support
from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training, as well as
opportunities for involvement in service development.
You will deliver a range of therapy interventions in a fun and creative way,
including land-based blocks, rebound and aquatic physiotherapy, engaging
children and young people of all ages and their families in their physiotherapy
care.
You will support the orthotics clinics at venues across the city.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full
list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within
their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a
range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order
to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. The
post holder will implement programmes of care within the limits of the
procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.
1.2. Support
and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3. Demonstrates
developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy,
dexterity and coordination to complete routine tests within agreed pathways of
care, manipulate equipment.
1.4. Observes
and evaluates progress, condition or levels and reports to clinician, ensuring
that accurate and timely record keeping is achieved
1.5. Able
to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action
and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6. Exchanges
factual information with service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact and
empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their care and gain valid
consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely
manner in the patient record
1.7. Engages
and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer,
in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care, if directed to do so
by the responsible professional, by using person-centred techniques to promote
a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.8. Prioritises their
own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks
for others e.g. patient groups, arranging for more junior staff to support
groups
1.9. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for
delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical
area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to
support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be providing
direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from
a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the
assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated
to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within
their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a
range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order
to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1. The
post holder will implement programmes of care within the limits of the
procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence.
1.2. Support
and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3. Demonstrates
developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy,
dexterity and coordination to complete routine tests within agreed pathways of
care, manipulate equipment.
1.4. Observes
and evaluates progress, condition or levels and reports to clinician, ensuring
that accurate and timely record keeping is achieved
1.5. Able
to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action
and alerting the appropriate staff member
1.6. Exchanges
factual information with service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact and
empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their care and gain valid
consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely
manner in the patient record
1.7. Engages
and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer,
in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care, if directed to do so
by the responsible professional, by using person-centred techniques to promote
a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.8. Prioritises their
own workload and understands the boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks
for others e.g. patient groups, arranging for more junior staff to support
groups
1.9. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role
1.10. Be responsible for
delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical
area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to
support the smooth running of a clinic.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English equivalent C or above
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care settings
Desirable
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of relevant clinical area i.e. children
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Cares for patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Good team player
- Good communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to think creatively to help children and families achieve goals
Desirable
- Experience of working without direct supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English equivalent C or above
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care settings
Desirable
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of relevant clinical area i.e. children
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Cares for patients and colleagues
- Demonstrates values consistent with those of the Trust
- Good team player
- Good communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Able to think creatively to help children and families achieve goals
Desirable
- Experience of working without direct supervision
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.
