Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Bank Band 6 physiotherapist to support the rehabilitation service at Farnham hospital. The role is comprised of 2 x 9-month rotations.
* Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation on Runfold ward, with some additional care of the elderly/neuro rehabilitation
* Split 60:40 neuro outpatients and community rehabilitation
You will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation for a wide range of neurological conditions. These patients may have acute or chronic neurological impairments often with complex presentations. In the inpatient stroke rehabilitation setting there will also be input into Older peoples Rehabilitation.
You will be supported in the role by team leads who will steer the development of your role and clinical skills. We actively participate in clinical supervision, in-service training and have an appraisal system to help develop you personally and your CPD. We also have a wide range of online training programmes to support your personal development. We support Band 5 physiotherapists on rotation and students from London and more local universities.
Base
Runfold ward, Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QS
The service operates Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm with the occasional weekend and bank holiday working requirement.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver high quality evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation to support the management of patients with a range of conditions.
* To maintain accurate records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.
* To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in patient care, both within the organisation and those outside to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.
* To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff which may include imparting unwelcome news.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
* Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To have knowledge of and ability to use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.
* To appreciate cultural & religious differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description.
About Us
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
Details
* Salary: £23.06 to £23.06 an hour
* Contract: Bank
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Location: Farnham, Surrey GU9 0QS
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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