This is a suitable position for an experienced band 5 ready to step up to Band 6 level or for an existing Band 6 Physio who wants a change and a new challenge.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist within the team.
The successful applicant will be a vital part of the MDT in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services in the team's portfolio. These include the Specialist areas of Respiratory (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), Cardiology (and Cardiac Rehabilitation), Gastro, Frailty, Complex Care as well as Medical Assessment areas. There is a clear focus on discharge planning for those with no criteria to reside on all ward areas.
Main duties of the job
* To work as an autonomous practitioner as part of the Inpatient Therapy Team supported by highly specialist therapists
* To work mainly in the hospital but there will also be some community work in patient's own homes, outpatient clinics and group settings
* To perform therapeutic assessment of patients who present with diverse and complex chronic physical and psychological problems
* To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes
* To deliver programmes of care, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
About us
You must be committed to our Trust Values:
* VISION
* OPENNESS
* INTEGRITY
* COMPASSION
* EXCELLENCE
The post offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification attached to this job vacancy outline the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* Evidence of post graduate training in relevant Physiotherapy
* Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent
* Registration with the Health Professions Council
* Membership of appropriate professional body
* Membership of professional special interest group
Experience
* Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
* Extensive experience working within the field of Acute Medicine and complex care
* Experience of effective team working
* Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level
* Participation in clinical audit
Skills
* Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to Pulmonary Rehab
* Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
Other
* Ability to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
* Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours.
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.
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