Senior Respiratory Rotational Physiotherapist
We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our new Respiratory Band 6 Rotational wheel.
The Physiotherapy department is looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy within the respiratory service. Under the guidance of a team of Band 7's, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.
The rotations are of 8 month duration and will be through the following areas:
* ITU / Surgery
* Respiratory Medicine/ MADU
* Community Respiratory (AIRs Team)
As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff and students and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development. As a trust we actively promote CPD through supported study leave and funding for external courses.
The post holder will be required to participate in the overnight on call rota. Weekend working commitments will be dependent on service and rotational needs. The community nature of one rotation means it is essential the post holder has their own car and a full UK driving Licence.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation
* To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff
* To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
* To participate in the weekend and on call service
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
Key tasks and responsibilities
* To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
* To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
* To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
* To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload
* To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.
* To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.
* To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link
* To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day.
* To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.
* To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards
* To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
* To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the departments medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.
* To participate in the respiratory on call rota.
This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.
Management
* To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload
* To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment.
* To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned.
* To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
* To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements
* To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly.
* To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff
* To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee
* To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.
Person Specification
* Rotational B5 experience in NHS environment
* HCPC
* Physio Degree or equivalent
* Member of clinical interest group
* Experience of staff/student supervision
Experience
* On call competency
* Respiratory Rotation at Band 5 or 6 level within NHS
* Medicine Rotation at Band 5 or 6 within the NHS
* Band 6 experience
Skills
* Evidence of supervision skills
* Own car and Valid UK driving license
* Audit skills
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.
Principal Physiotherapist for Medicine and Neuro
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum including HCAS
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