1 x 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley.
The successful candidate will be working with a supportive & committed team of professionals which include Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Health Care Support Workers & the Stroke Association.
The role encompasses intervention across the whole stroke pathways Specialist Stroke in-patient Rehabilitation Facility, Stroke ESD & longer-term Stroke Rehabilitation for up to 6 months. Longer term support then continues with the Stroke Association, who work closely with the team & are involved to support the patient & their family throughout their stroke journey.
You will work within a multi professional team & hold a varied caseload of patients. You will be responsible for the assessment & provision of a specialised programme of rehabilitation, meeting the specific needs & agreed goals of your patients to facilitate their rehabilitation & optimise recovery potential.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The Barnsley Stroke service is integrated within the South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Stroke Network, providing opportunity to engage collaboratively across the region, with the aim of driving up standards of stroke care.
As a Specialist Physiotherapist you will:
1. Work in close liaison with the wider MDT & other community therapy & nursing areas.
2. Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy.
3. Demonstrate knowledge, experience & relevant clinical skills.
4. Undertake comprehensive assessment, provide therapeutic diagnosis using investigative, advanced analytical skills, specialist listening, physical & observational skills, interpret clinical findings/documentation & implement agreed treatment plans.
5. Monitor & evaluate treatment to measure progress/outcomes to ensure effectiveness of interventions & service delivery.
6. Develop programmes of care to support discharge.
7. Contribute to clinical leadership/supervision facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice.
8. Have high level communication & excellent interpersonal skills.
9. Compliance with clinical governance being responsible for ensuring Infection Control policy/procedures are followed.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Job Purpose: To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and wider partners.
2. To carry out a specialised clinical caseload undertaking specialist assessment, treatment and advice to patients often with complex presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
3. To be responsible for specialist advice to staff, patients and carers.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
2. To perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex condition, formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan using specialised clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques, within the clients own home, residential or nursing home.
3. To display specialist problem solving skills to recognise and identify patients requiring further investigations, referring appropriately to other services within and outside the physiotherapy remit.
4. To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support is available from more senior colleagues as required. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
5. To formulate and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options e.g. patient education, exercise programmes, electrotherapy and other alternative options.
6. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to form a diagnosis, prognosis and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.
7. To assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to within a legal frame with patients who lack capacity to consent.
8. To communicate effectively with patient and carers, overcoming barriers to communication and understanding in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
9. To provide planned and spontaneous advice, teaching and instruction of patients, relatives, carers and other health care professionals to promote the understanding of rehabilitation goals and ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
10. Where necessary to be involved in MDT meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated service to patients.
11. To be responsible for risk assessment of own caseload and working environment and ensure the correct and safe use of all equipment and appliances by patients, and by staff and students through training and supervision of practice.
12. To work as a lone practitioner when working in domiciliary or clinic settings with telephone support if required.
PROFESSIONAL
1. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through a variety of CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
2. To maintain and develop up to date specialist knowledge of Evidence Based Practice within a variety of pathologies experienced in area of work.
3. Undertake measurement and evaluation of specialist treatment and current practice through use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Recommend change of practice to service manager and to be involved in the implementation of changes to practice and service protocols.
4. Maintain HCPC registration, Trust, CSP and departmental standards, guidelines and policies ensuring quality of service and monitor own, Band 5 and assistants quality of practice.
5. To induct and provide clinical education, support and training to Band 5 physiotherapist and assistants assessing and evaluating competence as required.
6. To participate when required in the clinical education of medical professionals in your specialist field of physiotherapy.
7. To provide supervision, training and development of basis grade physiotherapists, other health care professionals, support staff, and of physiotherapy students, if present.
8. To participate in the Trust's appraisal system.
9. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and delivery of training sessions, peer review and external courses where appropriate.
10. To ensure accurate, legible and comprehensive treatment records are kept in line with CSP and trust standards of practice.
11. Establish and maintain communication links with other medical specialities in representation of physiotherapy services, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach.
12. To accept responsibility from and delegate to other members of the physiotherapy staff.
13. To be aware of health and safety aspects of your work and implement any policies deemed necessary to improve safety.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
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Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
* Experience of risk assessment/moving and handling issues including the safe and correct use of all specialist equipment.
* Experience of integrated/multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
* Experience in specialist clinical area directly related to the post.
* Experience of supervision of assistants/students.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
* Specialist level of physiotherapy clinical reasoning, moving and handling, treatment skills and techniques related to the service area.
* Good communications skills verbal, non-verbal and written.
* Ability to work in isolation, as part of a team, and on own initiative.
* Good organisational, prioritising, negotiation and delegating skills.
* Ability to teach and supervise.
* Ability to keep appropriate, accurate, legible patient records and data on paper and electronically, and awareness of confidentiality.
Desirable
* Competent IT skills.
* Presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. (Diploma).
* HCPC Registration.
Training
Essential
* Substantial post registration rotational experience with demonstrable competence across several service areas to include Stroke, rehabilitation, neurology and or older peoples services.
* Evidence of continuing learning & development through CPD activities/folder.
Desirable
* Involvement in audit/research/quality issues or training.
* Post Graduate study/course in relevant clinical specialism.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Must be able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
* Must be flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
* A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
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