Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Eddie Ferguson House Town Blyth Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2024 23:59
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
* Cultural diversity staff network
* Disabled staff network
* LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
* Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
* Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
* Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Due to recent service expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist with an interest in working with people with learning disabilities in thecommunity.
This permanent Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist post serves the Northumberlandand North Tyneside Learning Disability community population, with referrals to theservice being managed by the leadership and administration referral hub withinNorthumberland. A service level agreement exists with the North Tynesidecommunity locality and its Northumbria health care trust / North Tyneside local
authority partners. This element of the service is also managed by the
Northumberland community Learning disability team and remains part of the CNTWNorthumberland and North Tyneside CBU.
The core physiotherapy team will provide assessment and intervention to patientsfrom across the Northumberland and North Tyneside region, who present with abroad range of complex and varied conditions. You will be joining a Band 7 ClinicalLead Physiotherapist, a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist and Band 3 PhysiotherapyAssistant.
The post sits within the Northumberland Community learning Disability team andyour base will be at Eddie Ferguson House in Blyth. As the Physiotherapy clinicaldelivery is a county wide service, there are other team bases at Greenacres inAshington, Alnwick Fire Station and Dene Park House in Hexham.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the wider team which delivers a range ofspecialist assessments and interventions for people with learning disabilities. Theteam has expanded over recent years and comprises of a range of cliniciansincluding Community Nurses, Nursing Associates, Support Workers, ClinicalPsychologists, Positive Behavioural Support Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, ClinicalPharmacist Associate Practitioners, Non-Medical Prescribers, and Psychiatry.
The post holder will have regular clinical and managerial supervision and supportfrom the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. Long arm development support and CPDopportunities is provided via a trust wide learning disability physiotherapy network. Avariety of support and development opportunities can be expected from the widerleadership team and the MDT. The post holder will be expected to supervise andsupport band 3 Physiotherapy staff, as identified in the job description.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will need to have: -
* Experience working as a Physiotherapist in learning disabilities or
neurological services.
* Be able to demonstrate core skills and knowledge as indicated within the jobdescription.
* The ability to organise and prioritise duties and activities within the range ofwork allocated.
* Experience of supervising and allocating work to Physiotherapy staff.
* The ability to communicate effectively, record contemporaneously as perpolicy, devise and communicate effective interventions as per job description.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a community MDT while also being able to work using own initiative.
* Ability to form & promote positive relationships with clients with a learning disability.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and challenging situations.
* Ability to work proactively and manage competing demands.
* Support the wider clinical team in managing and refining the core service delivery, reviewing quality standards and clinical developments associatedwith the specialism.
Please find attached job description for full details.
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Person specification
* Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner, including patient records.
* Experience of communication with people who have communication difficulties
Qualifications
* State registration with HCPC.
* Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
* Further relevant post qualifying training.
* Evidence of post qualification training
Experience
* Proven track record of post registration, clinical experience/learning disability
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and CSP standards and other local and national initiatives
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of providing Physiotherapy services.
* Clinical leadership and induction of staff
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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