Job summary
CLINICAL SUPPORT AND IMAGING CLINICAL MANAGEMENT GROUPPROFESSIONAL SERVICES- PHYSIOTHERAPY2 x BAND 5 STATIC Physiotherapists - for RapidAssessment and Discharge Service (RADS) (LRI)1 x BAND 5 STATIC Physiotherapist - for Acute Medicine(LRI/LGH)Permanent Positions - flexible working patterns considered
Main duties of the job
You will assess and treat patients in the emergency department and base medical wards. You will have excellent communication skills and will liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team on the wards as well as the patients, their relatives and carers,
You will gain experience working with a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions including frail older adults, fractures, falls and cognitive impairment. Therefore this post would suit an individual with an interest in the management of older adults with complex needs.
You will join a supportive team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and will receive regular supervision and appraisal to promote personal development. You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research within the team. There is also structured in-service training in place within the team which you will be encouraged to be involved with.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
1. high-quality care for all,
2. being a great place to work,
3. partnerships for impact, and
4. research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
5. we are compassionate,
6. we are proud,
7. we are inclusive, and
8. we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will treat patients on the medical wards at LRI and LGH and the emergency department. You will be supporting the ward teams with understanding the importance of early intervention and maintaining the functional independence of our patients whilst they are in our acute hospital care.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
9. BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
Training and qualification
Essential
10. HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
11. Varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
12. Experience of working within a team
Desirable
13. Experience of delegating work to support staff
Committment to Trust values
Essential
14. Demonstrates Trust values
Communication and relationship
Essential
15. Evidence of non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
16. Evidence of ability to establish relationships within a team
Planning and organisation skill
Essential
17. Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
Other role requirements
Essential
18. Good writing skills
Other role requirements
Essential
19. Evidence of knowledge of issues affecting Physiotherapy and the NHS