JOB PURPOSE
To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within clinical specialty area.
This post would be suitable for current B6 Physiotherapists or experienced Band 5 Physiotherapists looking to specialise in subacute Ortho-geriatrics and Frailty.
This is a Band 5-6 development post. You will be able to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 once you demonstrate that you meet the competencies specified for a Band 6 Physiotherapist. You will be supported by the wider team throughout this process. You will assist in the development, administration and provision of the specialist inpatient physiotherapy service assessing and treating inpatients with frailty and sub-acute orthopaedic conditions in the community hospitals. The post holder will eventually manage complex assessments, and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
To use specialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to assess, treat and manage inpatients, with regard to the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and psychosocial aspects of their care. You will act as an autonomous practitioner and as a source of expertise in the physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of this client group providing advice to patients, carers, and other health and social care professionals, consultants, GP's and fellow physiotherapists.
You will support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for Ortho-Geriatric and Frailty patients, incorporating national guidance and the use of evidence based research into your practice and that of the service. You will provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists and unregistered staff e.g. associate practitioners, technical instructors and students. You will have opportunities to contribute to the continuous professional development of yourself and the wider team.
The post holder may, at times, be required to assess and treat patients at Haslemere Hospital, to meet the demands of the service.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 5 or 6 depending on experience
Full time
Are you a specialist in Frailty or Orthopaedics? Would you like to specialise in Ortho Geriatrics and Frailty?
We have an opportunity for a specialist physiotherapist, who has completed their basic rotations, to join our dynamic physiotherapy team working on the sub-acute ortho-geriatric and frailty wards at Milford Hospital.
This post may also be suitable for an experienced band 5 physiotherapist, who is looking to develop into a specialist band 6 in Ortho Geriatrics and Frailty.
You would be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, health care assistants, doctors, discharge co-ordinators and pharmacists.
We are a friendly team of therapists who work together to provide a dynamic and pro-active service to our patients. We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and continuing professional development you will be regularly supervised by the band 7 physiotherapists. You will be supported to engage in service development and encouraged to put forward suggestions as to how we can improve and grow the services we offer.
We offer:
* Opportunities for professional & personal development
* In-service training & post graduate education
* Clinical Supervision
* Flexible Working
* Multidisciplinary working
* A welcoming department
Essential requirements
* Acute NHS experience
* Current HCPC registration
For further information please contact:
Maggie McDowell, Team Lead Physiotherapist: maggie.mcdowell@nhs.net
Madeleine Meakin, Service Manager: madeleine.meakin@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registration
* BSc Physiotherapy
Desirable
* Member of CSP
* Member of Specific interest group
* Post graduate qualifications in Orthopaedics
Knowledge
Essential
* Previous Acute NHS experience at Band 5 level
* Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including Orthopaedics
* Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
* Previous acute NHS experience
Desirable
* Previous Senior Experience in Orthopaedics
* Previous experience in Older Persons Care
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Milford Hospital
Tuesley Ln
Godalming
GU7 1UG
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