Rotational Physiotherapist x2 - Band 5 - 37.5 hours - Permanent
These positions require the post holder(s) to be able to travel (often at short notice) between diverse clinical and non-clinical environments and bases, including patient’s homes, GP clinics, primary care facilities, community centres, hospitals, office spaces and residential/nursing homes, so access to reliable transport is essential. There is also a regular expectation to independently transport bulky and/or heavy equipment. The post holder will be expected to complete four individual AM and four individual PM clinical contacts a day, at separate addresses, to maintain provision of our services.
We are looking for two full-time physiotherapists to join our band 5 community rotations, working in friendly and welcoming teams that are based across the community in Tameside. The successful applicant(s) will rotate between our inpatient rehabilitation service at the Stamford Unit, the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy team, the Integrated Urgent Crisis Team, the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team and MSK outpatient clinics.
You will need a BSc/MSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy and professional registration with the HCPC, or be an undergraduate student nearing course completion.
Some of our therapy services operate a 7-day service so you will be required to work weekends, late/early shifts and bank holidays.
To provide skilled physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients in a variety of community settings that include; Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Inpatient Intermediate care, Integrated Urgent Care Team (IUCT), Community Physiotherapy and Community Neuro Rehab Team.
To undertake a role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.
Due to the high interest in these posts we are only able to respond to applicants who are invited to interview.
This advertisement will close once a pre-defined number of applications have been received.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To advise and train patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into the patients care programme.
• Represent the physiotherapy department in the inter-disciplinary team, providing advice to other health professionals.
• To supervise physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, physiotherapy students and assistant practitioners.
• To be an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.
• To undertake patient visits and attend meetings, training etc hence have access to reliable transport.
• Work across 7 days including weekend days and Bank Holidays where the service operates across 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
• To manage a caseload of patients.
• Using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To delegate appropriate work to unregistered staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate in the triage, assessment and treatment process for patients referred to the services in the current rotation.
• To motivate patients to work with treatment programmes and towards treatment goals.
• To provide treatment, which will include use of therapeutic electrical equipment, manual handling and therapeutic handling of patients.
• Provide ongoing reassessment and evaluation of response to treatment and adjust goals accordingly.
• To provide advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services
SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• To communicate with patients/service-users/carers/relativesin any means required in a sensitive and appropriate manner (verbal, gesture, written).
• To advise other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in physiotherapy issues.
• To provide reports as appropriate for other agencies e.g. social services.
• To gain consent from patients and negotiate agreed goals and treatment plans
• To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations.
• Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment including mobility aids and aids to daily living.
• To assess, plan, implement, analyse and review complex situations under supervision.
• To use therapeutic equipment - including electrical equipment - safely, and be responsible for its safekeeping and maintenance.
• To manage people with chronic diseases and have the ability to recognise the need to refer to other agencies e.g. Medical consultants, social services or to discuss with more senior Physiotherapy staff.
• To evaluate treatment approach and adjust accordingly
• To report adverse incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
• To work to standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and national standards e.g. NSF’s.
• To demonstrate good time management skills to plan and prioritise own client caseload effectively.
• To attend in-service training and mandatory training as per the Trust requirements.
• To be responsible for maintaining Patient records in line with Trust policy and professional standards.
• To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data protection act and professional standards.
• To demonstrate a proactive approach to work.
• To assist in the training of other colleagues as appropriate.
• To support and supervise non-qualified colleagues.
• To have a working knowledge of Trust policies/procedures and CSP code of conduct and adhere to these at all times.
• To participate in personal development review, and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set objectives.
• To participate in departmental staff meetings, unit development meetings and departmental audits.
• To be aware of, comment on and/or actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
• To embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements within the workplace.
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
• To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain CPD portfolio which reflects personal development.
• To be accountable for own actions, with support through regular supervision.
• To be accountable for the delegation of work to unqualified staff.
• To participate in clinical audit projects as required by TGICFT.
• Maintain own professional standards and continued professional development file.
SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
• To have access to reliable transport for work purposes.
• To keep up to date with and uphold safe manual handling techniques.
• To be able to use a computer and relevant software packages relevant to the job role.
• As part of contracted hours, to work weekend days and Bank Holidays where teams on the rotation provide a 7 day service.
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024