Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to progress your physiotherapy career within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The team are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to work within the Respiratory Medicine clinical service unit. Main duties of the job Responsibilities of this job role If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further: To provide advanced assessment and treatment for inpatients and outpatients with complex needs, and to provide experienced advice, guidance and information to patients Supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/therapy assistants/studentsTo provide high quality, safe and effective physiotherapy services to older adults, as part of a cohesive multi-professional team. To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life. To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists, support workers physiotherapy students To actively participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and research projects To take an active part in the teams extended hours and seven-day working roster to maximise the access and delivery of older adult rehabilitation. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £21.80 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-25-0131 Job locations John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford OX3 9DU Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities Communication 1. To consistently deploy effective communication and engagement skills enabling effective working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team. 2. To effectively communicate with patients and their carers/family members, including the sensitive management of complex or contentious issues. 3. To overcome barriers to effective communication, such as those caused by pathological impairment or language differences, by deploying effective mitigating strategies. 4. To engage and build relationships with external agencies and providers to enhance patient care continuity and outcomes. 5. To be able to motivate and positively influence others through effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 6. Be able to write complex reports accurately describing patients clinical status and ensuring that the information provided aids effective continuing care and clinical management. Clinical 1. To enact the professional and legal responsibilities for all aspects of the post-holders own clinical practice. 2. To carry out comprehensive assessments following hospital admission, including those with complex presentations, and form treatment and rehabilitation plans in partnership with the patient and their carers/family. 3. To interpret and analyse multiple sources of clinical information to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses in older adult care; drawing on guidance from senior physiotherapists when required. 4. To formulate and deliver comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plans, based on clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and patient preferences. 5. To evaluate patient progress against agreed treatment goals and be able to modify plans accordingly. 6. To determine a patients mental capacity to understand and to gain informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent and are deprived of their liberty. 7. To co-ordinate intervention where there is a need to collaborate across multiple disciplines. 8. To maintain accurate written records using an electronic patient record system and maintain fidelity to professional standards. 9. To determine and mitigate for risk of patient and staff harm using the agreed risk assessment frameworks and the Trusts manual handling policy. 10. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling 11. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients 12. To represent physiotherapy and/or individual patients at multi disciplinary team meetings, to ensure delivery of co-ordinated care. 13. To be an integral part of the teams extended hours and seven-day service provision Leadership and management 1. To be responsible for the competent use and maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and support others in the effective and safe use of this equipment. 2. To assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff and assistants. 3. To undertake delegated tasks and roles from the team lead and be able to deputise for them on occasions. 4. To effectively plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and be able to adjust plans as required according to staffing levels and unpredictable factors. 5. To assist in the planning of junior staff, students and assistant timetables and deputise for senior staff in organisational duties. Education and training 1. To organise and contribute to the teams training and post-registration education programme. 2. To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate. 3. To be responsible for individual undergraduate student physiotherapists supervision and practice-based learning. 4. To adopt a proactive approach in learning from others within, and outside of the physiotherapy profession. 5. To be responsible for continuing professional development and maintain a portfolio record to evidence this. 6. To maintain contemporary knowledge to apply and maintain best practice in older adult care and rehabilitation. Research and development 1. To actively participate in the departments quality improvement and clinical audit programme through the completion of authorised projects 2. To implement and maintain evidenced-based physiotherapy practice through continuing professional development 3. To ensure good working knowledge and application of national and local clinical standards Effort 1. To be able to undertake episodes of moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift. 2. To be able to effectively maintain concentration at work despite frequent interruptions and, at times, an unpredictable working pattern. 3. To tolerate and manage frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and maintain a high level of professionalism. 4. To tolerate and professionally manage frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, such as exposure to bodily fluids and offensive odours. INFECTION CONTROL Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of Infection Control at all times, thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the OUH Trust have the following key responsibilities. Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/ or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health RISK MANAGEMENT The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the following: Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role with that response. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. FURTHER INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES This post is subject to obtaining satisfactory clearance in respect of Disclosure of Criminal Convictions. A Disclosure Application Form will be sent to all new appointees with their appointment letter and the completed form must be submitted for verification on the first day of employment. All physiotherapists must be registered with the Health Professions Council prior to commencing work, and produce the registration document on their first day of employment. Staff must then ensure their registration is maintained according to Trust Policy. This post is one of continual development. The job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities, and may change, or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities Communication 1. To consistently deploy effective communication and engagement skills enabling effective working relationships with all members of the multi-professional team. 2. To effectively communicate with patients and their carers/family members, including the sensitive management of complex or contentious issues. 3. To overcome barriers to effective communication, such as those caused by pathological impairment or language differences, by deploying effective mitigating strategies. 4. To engage and build relationships with external agencies and providers to enhance patient care continuity and outcomes. 5. To be able to motivate and positively influence others through effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 6. Be able to write complex reports accurately describing patients clinical status and ensuring that the information provided aids effective continuing care and clinical management. Clinical 1. To enact the professional and legal responsibilities for all aspects of the post-holders own clinical practice. 2. To carry out comprehensive assessments following hospital admission, including those with complex presentations, and form treatment and rehabilitation plans in partnership with the patient and their carers/family. 3. To interpret and analyse multiple sources of clinical information to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses in older adult care; drawing on guidance from senior physiotherapists when required. 4. To formulate and deliver comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and discharge plans, based on clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and patient preferences. 5. To evaluate patient progress against agreed treatment goals and be able to modify plans accordingly. 6. To determine a patients mental capacity to understand and to gain informed consent for treatment. To work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent and are deprived of their liberty. 7. To co-ordinate intervention where there is a need to collaborate across multiple disciplines. 8. To maintain accurate written records using an electronic patient record system and maintain fidelity to professional standards. 9. To determine and mitigate for risk of patient and staff harm using the agreed risk assessment frameworks and the Trusts manual handling policy. 10. To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling 11. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients 12. To represent physiotherapy and/or individual patients at multi disciplinary team meetings, to ensure delivery of co-ordinated care. 13. To be an integral part of the teams extended hours and seven-day service provision Leadership and management 1. To be responsible for the competent use and maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and support others in the effective and safe use of this equipment. 2. To assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior staff and assistants. 3. To undertake delegated tasks and roles from the team lead and be able to deputise for them on occasions. 4. To effectively plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings, training and be able to adjust plans as required according to staffing levels and unpredictable factors. 5. To assist in the planning of junior staff, students and assistant timetables and deputise for senior staff in organisational duties. Education and training 1. To organise and contribute to the teams training and post-registration education programme. 2. To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate. 3. To be responsible for individual undergraduate student physiotherapists supervision and practice-based learning. 4. To adopt a proactive approach in learning from others within, and outside of the physiotherapy profession. 5. To be responsible for continuing professional development and maintain a portfolio record to evidence this. 6. To maintain contemporary knowledge to apply and maintain best practice in older adult care and rehabilitation. Research and development 1. To actively participate in the departments quality improvement and clinical audit programme through the completion of authorised projects 2. To implement and maintain evidenced-based physiotherapy practice through continuing professional development 3. To ensure good working knowledge and application of national and local clinical standards Effort 1. To be able to undertake episodes of moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift. 2. To be able to effectively maintain concentration at work despite frequent interruptions and, at times, an unpredictable working pattern. 3. To tolerate and manage frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and maintain a high level of professionalism. 4. To tolerate and professionally manage frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, such as exposure to bodily fluids and offensive odours. INFECTION CONTROL Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of Infection Control at all times, thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the OUH Trust have the following key responsibilities. Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/ or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health RISK MANAGEMENT The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the following: Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role with that response. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. FURTHER INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES This post is subject to obtaining satisfactory clearance in respect of Disclosure of Criminal Convictions. A Disclosure Application Form will be sent to all new appointees with their appointment letter and the completed form must be submitted for verification on the first day of employment. All physiotherapists must be registered with the Health Professions Council prior to commencing work, and produce the registration document on their first day of employment. Staff must then ensure their registration is maintained according to Trust Policy. This post is one of continual development. The job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities, and may change, or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous NHS experience Qualifications Essential HCPC registered. Degree In Physiotherapy or equivalent. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous NHS experience Qualifications Essential HCPC registered. Degree In Physiotherapy or equivalent. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford OX3 9DU Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)