Job summary
Are you looking for a community Physiotherapy role? We are looking for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehab team based in Hull. We provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults who have a Hull GP. If you're looking for a role that is interesting , varied and challenging , this could be the role for you. Our caseloads are very varied , including Neuro, Falls, Frailty, respiratory and MSK housebound patients.
You would have good support from a Multi Disciplinary team ( we work closely with Occupational Therapists) and good professional support. We work collaboratively with external organisations , such as Hull Social Services, the Dept of Rehab Medicine based at Castle Hill Hospital, and voluntary groups. We have a Professional Development group for Physios and an in-service training programme. Our organisation is keen to support staff development, and offers excellent training opportunities.
If you would like to find out more about working in our team , please call Alex Baglin, Advanced Physiotherapist on 07718 192137 or Helen Ford, Team Lead, on 07816 646075 for more information.
Main duties of the job
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- To work with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering services to patients over the age of 18 who are registered with a Hull GP and are identified as in need of rehabilitation.
- To support the line manager in the delivery of the physiotherapy service provided to their area of work on a day to day basis. To be involved in implementation of any change to work organisation/service delivery.
- To assess and manage patients within the area of your work who may have complex and / or chronic presentation. To determine clinical diagnosis/need and physiotherapy intervention required. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legislation and service policy.
- To be responsible for the designated area of work, as agreed with the physiotherapy team leader, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time.
- To prioritise and manage a large and complex clinical case load and delegate responsibilities to junior physiotherapists and assistants within the team as appropriate.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Current full HCPC Registration
- Post-graduate diploma in relevant area or experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to justify clinical decisions to other Medical Staff, colleagues and other professionals
- Competent in skills appropriate to the post e.g. Manual Therapy/Neuro
- Evidence of CPD activity, including nationally recognised post graduate training in relevant speciality to Diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of reflective practice, IST and CPD portfolio
- Autonomous practitioner works within codes of practice, policies and guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional action
- Contributes to the development of policy.
Desirable
- Evidence with involvement with clinical governance agenda
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience covering main speciality areas including community work in relevant specialism.
- Able to work alone/unsupervised.
- Ability to supervise more junior staff and support staff.
- Good Time management.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Able to work in a MD/Multi-Agency setting
Desirable
- Participation in audit/evaluation/research
- Clinical experience within specialist field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- Current full HCPC Registration
- Post-graduate diploma in relevant area or experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to justify clinical decisions to other Medical Staff, colleagues and other professionals
- Competent in skills appropriate to the post e.g. Manual Therapy/Neuro
- Evidence of CPD activity, including nationally recognised post graduate training in relevant speciality to Diploma level or equivalent
- Evidence of reflective practice, IST and CPD portfolio
- Autonomous practitioner works within codes of practice, policies and guidelines.
- Accountable for own professional action
- Contributes to the development of policy.
Desirable
- Evidence with involvement with clinical governance agenda
Experience
Essential
- Broad based clinical experience covering main speciality areas including community work in relevant specialism.
- Able to work alone/unsupervised.
- Ability to supervise more junior staff and support staff.
- Good Time management.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Able to work in a MD/Multi-Agency setting
Desirable
- Participation in audit/evaluation/research
- Clinical experience within specialist field
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).