Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist to join the St Helens Community Intermediate Care Team.
You will be providing rehabilitation to patients to help them progress towards their rehabilitation goals in a variety of settings including patient's own homes, residential and nursing facilities. We also provide in-reach therapy into an intermediate care unit based in a local residential home.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and be able to work flexibly to help meet the demands of the service. It is desirable that the successful applicant can travel independently, have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes, and hold a full UK driving licence.
As a Trust, we are committed to continuing professional and personal development and will provide support with regular supervision and training. We promote collaborative practice and develop staff within a supportive and friendly environment.
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
* To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
* Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.
* To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required.
* To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* To maintain Professional Registration.
* To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to monitor own and others quality of practice against these.
* To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff.
* To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of treatment.
* To provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues working within other clinical areas.
* To provide specialist clinical advice, teaching, and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients.
* To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and students.
* To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition.
* To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients/clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
* To maintain tact and diplomacy and use highly developed communication skills when working in challenging situations.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation, in line with legal and local requirements.
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new trends and developments.
* To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisor and supervisee.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To demonstrate leadership by delivering change within sphere of practice.
* To provide specialist advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH & AUDIT
* To adhere to the appropriate Registrant Body code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
* To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Clinical Educators Certificate
* Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
* Previous NHS experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment.
* Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance.
* Experience of effective working within an MDT.
Skills
* Ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives.
* Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
* Accurate record keeping and IT skills.
Other
* Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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