Job overview
This post is an 8 monthly rotation scheme, currently within the following areas, but subject to change with new opportunities and developments:-
Respiratory physiotherapy, within critical care and surgery, or within respiratory and medical wards; medical and surgical rehabilitation including complex cases and amputees; elder rehabilitation; trauma orthopaedics; neuro-rehabilitation within the stroke unit (located at Epsom Hospital); Medical / HDU ( located at EGH) Early Rehabilitation Team / working with Sutton Health and Care, including the prevention of avoidable admissions.
Acute Therapies are working towards 7 day working and the postholder will be required to contribute to weekend rotas in addition to on-call work within St. Helier hospital.
This role is mainly based at St. Helier Hospital but does include cross site working.
Main duties of the job
MAIN OBJECTIVES
1. To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust
2. To abide by the HCPC rules of professional conduct and professional / quality standards
3. To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
4. To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff.
5. To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit
6. To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required
7. To liaise effectively with other disciplines
8. To contribute to 7 day working patterns and on-call work as require
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
9. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
10. To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, determines appropriate care plan utilising wide range of treatment skills and options
11. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists
12. To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans
13. To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively
14. To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; to advise and educate patient/carers/relatives/other health professions
15. Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress/discharge reports to medical referrers as required
16. To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times
17. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
18. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner as they arise
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
19. •AHP with appropriate Diploma/ degree •Current registration with HCPC •Further education in a relevant field to post gradual diploma or equivalent level, combination of education, further training and experience. •Evidence of CPD relevant to treatment of older adults, physical disability and rehabilitation. •Evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable criteria
20. •Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards. •Masters level study related to rehabilitation or working towards this.
Experience
Essential criteria
21. •Evidence of recent post-graduate experience in core areas including elderly care, respiratory and rapid response. •Experience of working in a community/ primary care setting •Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary/ interdisciplinary environment •Experience of working and assessing people with complex needs and delivering complex care plans •Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team •Experience of supervision and teaching others •Active participation in in service training. •. Experience in service development
Desirable criteria
22. •Experience In multi-agency working •Experience in promoting services within a locality •Experience of working with clients requiring intermediate care. •Experience of working with in a virtual ward model in a community setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
23. •Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. •Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. •Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. •Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. •Knowledge and understanding of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services •Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care, acute hospitals and voluntary services •Knowledge of the audit cycle •Knowledge of evidence based practice •Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance •Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role •An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and development of the service. •Ability to work as part of a team •Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change •Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others Teaching of Junior staff, students and peers •Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately •Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing •Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs •Basic computer skills including use of – Word, Power point, Excel, clinical recording systems
Desirable criteria
24. •Experience in research and audit •Experience in Performance management
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.