Rotational Physiotherapist - Surrey Downs H&C
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
This post is an 8-monthly rotation scheme, currently within the following areas, but subject to change with new opportunities and developments: Respiratory physiotherapy, within critical care and surgery, or within respiratory and medical wards; medical and surgical rehabilitation including complex cases and amputees; elder rehabilitation; trauma orthopaedics; neuro-rehabilitation within the stroke unit (located at Epsom Hospital); Medical / HDU (located at EGH) Early Rehabilitation Team / working with Sutton Health and Care, including the prevention of avoidable admissions.
Acute Therapies are working towards 7-day working and the post-holder will be required to contribute to weekend rotas in addition to on-call work within St. Helier hospital.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust.
* To abide by the HCPC rules of professional conduct and professional / quality standards.
* To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentations, and maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner.
* To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involve in teaching MDT staff.
* To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit.
* To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics, and prioritising referrals as required.
* To liaise effectively with other disciplines.
* To contribute to 7-day working patterns and on-call work as required.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care delivers care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services, and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person-centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
* The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care, and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area.
* CSH Surrey.
* Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries, and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care, and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and ability to work collaboratively in a MDT.
* Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Physiotherapy.
* Available for on-call, weekend duties, and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate.
* Previous Band 6 experience.
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices, and procedures and responsibilities.
* Experience of supervising junior staff members and students.
Qualifications
* Degree in physiotherapy.
* HCPC Registration.
* Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant postgraduate training in appropriate clinical field.
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
* Member of relevant special interest group.
Skills and Abilities
* Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, and MDT.
* Able to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases.
* Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
* Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills.
* Ability to cope in potentially stressful and distressing situations maintaining clinical judgement under pressure.
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.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum Pro Rata inc Outer HCAS
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