Senior Physiotherapist - In-Patient Rotation
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. The post comprises of a number of rotations within our service: ITU/surgery, A&E and admissions, neurology, acute medicine, acute frailty unit and Orthopaedics.
Candidates
Essential experience required:
* Significant post-graduate clinical experience to include participation in audit or other evidence based clinical practice activity.
* Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
* Evidence of participation in In-service training.
* HPC registration and CSP membership.
* Candidates must have a friendly and flexible approach.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to the in-patient therapy team including specialist services in ITU, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory care, surgery, complex rehabilitation and rehabilitation in a non-acute setting, acute frailty unit. The post also requires the individual to be part of a 7 day working team for the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) when on rotation). Our stroke team is also introducing a 7 day working pattern.
Key roles within the rotational post:
* The prevention of admission and facilitation of discharge in CDU and A&E, and working closely with discharge planners and care managers to provide patient follow-up in the community.
* The treatment and facilitation of discharge of orthopaedic, respiratory and surgical patients, including amputees.
* The management of patients requiring specialist forms of assisted ventilation, working closely with the critical outreach team and medical staff to support coordinated care and discharge planning.
* The management and treatment of patients with complex rehabilitation needs throughout the Trust ensuring communication and liaison with clinical teams and community services to maximise rehabilitation potential.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities include:
* Clinical Responsibilities
* Managerial responsibilities
* Professional responsibilities
* Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
* BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HPCP registration
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
* Member of Special Interest Group or Branch
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
* Significant experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
* Participation in in-service training programmes.
* Participation in an audit or other evidence based practice activity.
* Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.
* Supervision experience of Physiotherapy undergraduate students or physiotherapy assistants.
* Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
* Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
* Up to date with professional practice and new research.
* Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Able to keep accurate and legible patient records.
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
* Able to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
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.
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