Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Physiotherapist to join our innovative admission avoidance, Front of House Therapy Team, at UHD. Clinical areas covered by the team at Poole Hospital include; Emergency department, Urgent Treatment Centre, Rapid Assessment Consultant Evaluation (RACE) Unit and Older persons Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) clinic. This excellent opportunity focuses on providing a quality Physiotherapy assessment and intervention, working collaboratively within a specialist frailty Multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The RACE ward at Poole has won National awards in recognition of its seven-day care, admission avoidance and MDT approach. As an MDT we take pride in delivering a patient-centred focus, through timely comprehensive assessments, interventions and discharge planning. Within this highly regarded and innovative team you will be supported to develop specialist skills and advanced practice within frailty. Expectations of the post holder would include working holistically across professional boundaries, service development, supporting and supervising junior staff and opportunities to work alongside a range of experienced professionals both within the hospital and community. If you share a passion for frailty and admission avoidance, we look forward to hearing from you. This role requires HCPC Registration and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Main duties of the job To be successful in securing this post, you will have: 2 years experience working as a physiotherapist covering core rotationsExperience working at a junior level within the NHS is essentialExperience working on an on-call respiratory rota as participation is expected in this roleWilling to participate in 7 day working on a rota basisAbility to drive, hold a clean drivers licence and have access to a car for work purposes Previous applicants need not apply.Additional contact informationMarcus on - Base Location: Poole HospitalInterview Date: TBC Working for our organisation With UHD transformation of services underway it is an exciting time for involvement within quality improvement projects to promote service improvement. Respectively helping to develop and shape front of house frailty care pathways to deliver excellent patient care across Dorset. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interviewThere is a planned move for this service during March, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria HCPC RegistrationEvidence of C.P.DBSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree Desirable criteria Member of Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyMember of CSP special interest groupPostgraduate study/training related to older people and frailty Experience Essential criteria Evidence of working with frail patients, with complex needs which require advanced clinical reasoningBroad experience of working at a band 5 level within the NHS, including experience in rehabilitationEvidence of effective supervision of junior staffEvidence of and desire to supervise students Desirable criteria Involvement in/ leading QI projectsExperience in a community setting Technical skills/competencies Essential criteria Ability to assess, manage & treat elderly patients with multi-pathology conditionsAbility to recognise a deteriorating patient.Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measuresProblem solving skills.Reflective practitionerAbility to produce clear written documentation of intervention & reportsTherapeutic moving & handling skills at specialist levelAbility to prioritise clinical workload.IT Skills within word processing Desirable criteria Use of standardised assessmentsAbility to complete a holistic assessment which may include some Physiotherapist and nursing skills Knowledge Essential criteria Good knowledge of long term conditions affecting the older personUnderstanding current legislation relevant to older people and frailtyThe interface between hospital, intermediate care and community services. Desirable criteria A sound understanding of capacity issues and ability to recognise need for formal assessment Interpersonal skills Essential criteria Demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to establish a good rapport with a range of people.Ability to teach patients, relatives, carers & staffTo be able to delegate work appropriately.Ability to work effectively in a team Other Essential criteria Ability to drive, hold a clean drivers licence Personal attributes Essential criteria Well motivatedGood time managementAbility to work effectively under pressure.Flexible attitude and respond positively to change language requirement Essential criteria Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.