Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen with STH NHS Foundation Trust for a physiotherapist who is keen to specialise in care and rehabilitation of the elderly. As a specialist physiotherapist you will be working alongside a team of other professionals within an MDT to deliver rehabilitation and ongoing care. The team provides therapy and nursing input for 98 beds that are based within 3 care homes throughout the City. As part of this role, you will be required to work flexibly across these units. Our caseload is referred to us from the acute hospital wards for patients with complex conditions including fractures, frailty, cardiac and respiratory conditions, amputations and neurological conditions. Our patients are with us for a short-term rehabilitation programme to facilitate returning home safely and promptly.
Responsibilities
* To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialist physiotherapy intervention programmes for patients with a wide variety of complex physical and mental health needs.
* To participate and lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of ICRB services within a designated area/unit, holding responsibility for defined projects.
* To be an active member of the interdisciplinary Intermediate Care team in the provision of patient-centred care.
* To seek and get support from the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead as needed.
* To supervise/train junior physiotherapists/therapy assistants/students working within the service.
* To develop and provide clinical expertise in a designated specialism and participate in the dissemination of evidence-based practice across the service.
* To carry a variable clinical caseload of patients within the Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation Beds Service (ICRB).
Requirements and skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively; confidence in decision making.
* Must possess appropriate clinical skills and reasoning to deliver safe and effective physiotherapy treatment to our elderly client group.
* Willingness to supervise and develop other staff members/students; commitment to continuous development and staff development initiatives.
* Experience with courses such as PD Warrior, Bobath Module, Moving and Handling Key Trainers (examples of development opportunities supported by the service).
Additional information
For example, we have supported staff to complete courses such as PD Warrior, Bobath Module, Moving and Handling Key Trainers, etc., to carry a variable clinical caseload of patients within the ICRB. Please note that, to comply with the UK Government\'s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both patients and our staff. We support, value and respect our staff and the communities we service. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including a commitment to professional development and an excellent health and well-being support service. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated; whilst you care for our patients and clients, we\'ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
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