Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Skegness Community Hospital where we strive to provide a high standard of quality care to our most vulnerable community, presenting with a variety of complex needs.
Situated within the heart of the east coast which offers miles of sandy beaches, you will find friendly people in a thriving community. As well as having the excitement of the coastal nightlife, there is also the quiet and tranquil surroundings of the beautiful surrounding countrysides.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide assessment and intervention to a variety of in-patients with a range of needs.
2. To work as part of an MDT in order to address the holistic needs of the patients.
3. To demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, family members and other professionals.
4. To work alongside and support therapy assistants to promote positive patient outcomes.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an integrated member of the Community Hospitals Therapy Team delivering person centred care with particular focus on clinical and rehabilitation interventions, enabling individuals to achieve their optimum physical, psychological, social and emotional wellbeing To independently assess patients referred into the service / speciality to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous registered therapist within a variety of clinical settings To manage a clinical caseload to a high professional standard and seek guidance from senior colleagues when necessary To provide patients and their carers with a therapy plan that promotes the development needed to acquire the physical skills to return to safely living in a community setting. To provide support and intervention to Integrated Community Teams following admission avoidance assessment in a Community Hospital setting. To provide an appropriate therapy plan to support the physical and emotional needs of patients receiving palliative care. To work as an autonomous registered therapist and be responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients referred into the service. Ensure that patients are seen within agreed waiting times. To work towards and achieve role specific competencies. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team and in partnership with other services and agencies including Social Services and to ensure that physiotherapy is fully integrated into the patients care. To coordinate team multi-disciplinary meetings. To communicate effectively with other health professional and outside agencies where appropriate. To participate in clinical supervision and training. To contribute to the service targets and key performance indicators to reduce length of stay, monitor and assist with patient flow across therapy pathways, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting effective discharge process by providing timely rehabilitation and care. To maintain high quality standards in all aspects of care delivery, working in partnership with primary care colleagues, other health professionals, patients, carers, statutory, independent and voluntary organisations. To provide training and leadership to student Physiotherapists, therapy support staff, peers and other health and social care colleagues. Participate in service development activities including audit and research.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
5. Bsc Hons Physiotherapy Degree or Equivalent Qualification
6. Has current HCPC registration.
7. Basic IT skills.
Desirable
8. Experience within a rehabilitation / community hospital setting.
9. Is member of a professional body.