Main area Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some weekends and on call as part of contracted hours)
Job ref 388-6744535-AHP
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 13/02/2025 23:59
Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic Physiotherapist who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.
To participate in the Physiotherapy rotational scheme, which involves working across Torbay and South Devon Healthcare Trust sites in a range of ward settings, out-patient departments, intermediate care facilities, patients' own homes and community facilities. Rotations are 4 monthly.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to general musculoskeletal out-patients, in and outpatient trauma and orthopaedics, medical and surgical, neurology, elderly and intermediate care. Community rehabilitation and specialist rehabilitation services. Specialist inpatient services in ICU and CCU.
Deputise for more senior staff in their absence, taking responsibility for allocating and organising the work of physiotherapy assistant staff to meet priorities on a daily basis.
Main duties of the job
1. Daily interventions with clients in a variety of settings including assessment, intervention and discharge planning. Working alongside therapy colleagues and MDT.
2. Use of IT systems within the Trust for recording of data and interventions.
3. Core skills in communication, health and safety, risk assessment, personal and people and service development, engagement in peer review and achievement reviews, responsibility for health and wellbeing, quality and professional practice.
4. Maintain and uphold professional standards of Physiotherapy practice within Trust and HCPC guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a real difference. So why join us?
* A leader in innovation - integrated health and social care and its service delivery.
* Delivery of services from a variety of clinical settings and bases in an outstanding area of beauty.
* A wide range of career opportunities offering 4 monthly rotations across a wide range of clinical areas.
* A positive, vibrant working atmosphere with good transport links to all our sites.
* A mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.
* A number of staff benefits.
Our Trust aims to provide high quality, safe health and social care in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The physiotherapy service is integral to ensuring this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
2. Communication will include imparting comprehensive information on a daily basis relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives/carers.
3. Competent use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, diagnosis, prognosis, progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer.
4. To be able to work unsupervised, delegate appropriately and show initiative and competence in information gathering, assessment and treatment & discharge planning.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and experience
* Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting, either as a student Physiotherapist or in a qualified role.
* Evidence given to demonstrate knowledge of the relevant NSFs, NICE and clinical guidelines used within the NHS setting.
* Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
Other specific skills
* Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships.
* Ability to manage own time/workload independently or with guidance.
* Ability and availability to contribute to 7 day working rotas and respiratory on-call rota.
* Evidence of good communication skills, team working and delegation.
* Clean valid driving licence and access to car or suitable transport for community work.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
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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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