Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
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1x Permanent role (37.5 hours per week)
1x Fixed term - 8 months (37.5 hours per week)
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapist or Clinical Lead Therapist. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
The post holder will complete 9 monthly rotations in Hand Therapy, MSK and Inpatient Orthopaedics.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records. They will use evidence based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement. They will participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
There is a requirement to be on the weekend trauma and Orthopaedic Rota. The service is worked on a 5 in 7 day service with rostered time off following the weekend work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complete 9 monthly rotations in Hand Therapy, MSK and Inpatient Orthopaedics.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records. They will use evidence based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement. They will participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
There is a requirement to be on the weekend trauma and Orthopaedic Rota. The service is worked on a 5 in 7 day service with rostered time off following the weekend work.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
1. Clinical:
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.
To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients.
To determine the patients understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patients rehabilitation potential. This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as dysphasia, deafness, dementia, mental health problems, those who have difficulty accepting their diagnosis and young children. To communicate with people who speak English as a second language through the use of an interpreter.
To use good communication skills to agree physiotherapy goals with individual patients using previous experience to ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and appropriately timed. To involve all members of the multidisciplinary team in this process when appropriate.
To provide comprehensive written records of assessment and treatment according to departmental, professional and legal standards.
To undertake proficient and pertinent physiotherapy assessments in line with department and professional standards, to form diagnoses and/or establish impairments and limitations.
To use appropriate and effective assessment and treatment techniques including subjective and observational analysis, manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling skills.
To undertake treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of techniques including manual therapy, exercise therapy (including classes), electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, provision of aids and patient advice/education.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory skills for the assessment and manual treatment of patients.
To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by the Band 7, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with minimal support from a senior.
To use clinical reasoning, understanding of the medical diagnosis, previous experience and knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement individual physiotherapy programs for all patients including those with complex conditions.
To interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts to formulate accurate prognoses and develop appropriate discharge plans.
To make effective use of treatment options such as advice, gait re-education, exercise prescription, manual techniques, electrotherapy and provision of appropriate therapeutic aids and equipment.
To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying.
To use clinical reasoning skills to modify treatment interventions and to recognise when advice/assistance from supervisor is required.
To attend and/or organise multi-disciplinary team meetings such as case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning meetings to communicate information about individual patient progress and prognosis, including potential discharge dates.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all physiotherapy equipment in line with department standards.
To be responsible for the safe and appropriate provision of physiotherapy aids and equipment to patients in line with department standards and to provide advice and education on their safe use.
Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation, safeguarding legislation and procedures and Trust policies and objectives.
Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values.
2. Leadership and management:
To demonstrate good time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
To carry an identified bleep as required by each clinical area and be able to respond to frequent interruptions.
To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of social services reports, discharge letters etc.
To make appropriate and timely referrals to other physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team when required.
To keep accurate and up-to-date patient records and statistics at all times in line with departmental, professional and legal standards.
To be responsible for the safe use of all therapeutic equipment and aids (including gym equipment, hydrotherapy, respiratory equipment and electrotherapy) by patients.
To delegate specific tasks to therapy assistants in line with departmental and professional guidelines.
To deputise for the band 7 therapist during periods of absence, with the support of the therapy lead, to ensure effective day to day organisation of the teams workload.
To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions.
To contribute to service and policy developments.
To be responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements.
To be responsible for maintenance of stock/equipment supplies.
To develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust.
To assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff.
To provide clinical support and guidance to staff and to act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff.
To participate in recruitment and selection and develop effective selection and interviewing skills.
To undertake appraisals of staff, following training.
To understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects.
3. Education & research:
To participate in and contribute to in service training programmes.
To be responsible for the teaching and assessment of graduate level therapeutic skills and knowledge to more junior staff, physiotherapy students and therapy assistants.
To provide clinical supervision to more junior staff, students and therapy assistants.
To be involved in data collection during any research and audits being undertaken in each area and to be able to monitor and implement change.
To have the opportunity to lead, or be involved in audit and research projects.
To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes of professional conduct at all times.
To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice, active participation in the in-service training program including giving presentations and attendance at postgraduate courses as agreed in your personal development plan and to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio.
To ensure that all mandatory training is completed within the required timescales.
Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within your area of practice and promote this to others.
To further develop understanding and use of evidence-based practice, physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling skills and detailed knowledge of particular conditions, pertinent to the specialist area.
To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions.
To participate in the appraisal system as an appraisee during each rotation and be responsible for fulfilling your agreed objectives and personal development plan.
To ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times.
To role model Trust values at all times.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
* Member of special interest group
Trust Values
* Demonstrates PROUD values
Experience
* Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas
* Clinical experience - Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
* Evidence of participation in Orthopaedic weekend rota
* Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
* Evidence of active participation in in-service training
* Experience as a qualified therapist in specialist areas
* Evidence of working in a non-clinical team
* Evidence of presentation at in-service training
Skills and Knowledge
* The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
* The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
* Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
* Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
* Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
* The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
* Understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
* Knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
* Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
* Knowledge of current challenges and issues in profession
* Evidence of participation in research or audit
* Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity
* Evidence of clinical educator training and/or appraisal skills
* Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
* Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
* Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal Qualities
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Effective team member
* Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
* Able to remain calm under pressure
* Approachable, respectful, supportive, adaptable, and assertive
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
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