We are seeking an innovative and committed clinician to join this well-established domiciliary physiotherapy team.
We are a city wide physiotherapy service who has a central base at the Kenton Centre. We are a team of physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners, Technical Instructors and administration staff, providing physiotherapy assessment and input into patients' own homes.
The successful applicant will have a broad clinical background post registration, to include musculoskeletal, elderly care, neurology and respiratory care where possible. The successful applicant should have good communication skills and be committed to multi-disciplinary networking and be independently responsible for the provision of home based assessment, planning, development and therapeutic intervention. Hence, ensuring an integrated and holistic approach working alongside other professionals within the primary, secondary and social care services.
Car driver is essential.
* Interview Date: 05 December 2024
* 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
-To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to a complex patient group in the community setting.
- Independently manage a caseload of patients and liaising with family and health and social care professionals as required.
-Attend and actively participate in team in-service training within the team.
- Take responsibility for own CPD
-Supervise other members of the team as delegated by the team lead.
- Participate in Service Development.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team within Domiciliary Physiotherapy delivering a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice topatients within the speciality area.
To be responsible for a caseload of complex patients within the designated work area working without direct supervision.
To plan organise and deliver physiotherapy care to these patients.
To prioritise own clinical caseload organising care effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and other priorities and use of time.
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of physiotherapy needs of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations.
To evaluate and monitor patient progress adjusting treatment programmesaccordingly ensuring treatment is carried out in the most appropriate and effective way and to the highest possible standard.
To motivate and encourage patients active participation in all aspects of their physiotherapy care.
To carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and trust policies and procedures.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Sound knowledge of physiotherapy processes
* Advanced knowledge of range of medical conditions and impact on patient functional abilities.
Desirable
* Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
* Knowledge of current NHS issues Improving Working Lives
Skills
Essential
* Organisation and time management skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Commitment to personal and service development
* Current valid driving license for the UK and access to a car for work purposes
* Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
* IT skills
* Presentation skills
* Specialist treatment skills, eg manual therapy
Experience
Essential
* Experience as a physiotherapist in a rotational post providing a broad range of NHS experience across the core areas of physiotherapy
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Previous experience in a senior post
* Experience of working with patients with physical health problems e.g. stroke, mobility problems
* Experience of community working
Qulaifications
Essential
* Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
* State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
* Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Kenton Centre
317 The Kenton Centre
NE3 3QJ
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