Band 6 - £37,339 to £44,962
Full-time post - 37.5 hours per week
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Organisations within scope are as follows:
* Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
* Southern Health Foundation Trust
* Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
* University Hospital Southampton
* Solent NHS Trust
* South Central Ambulance Service
* Isle of Wight NHS Trust
* Hampshire Hospitals
Are you interested in working in a team that strives to prevent Hospital Related Deconditioning and reduce length of stay? Do you have sound communication skills and a proactive and problem-solving approach? Are you passionate about striving for the best possible experience for your patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Medical Therapy team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
We are a large, dynamic and integrated team of qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Therapy Associate Practitioners and Therapy Technicians, led by a Team Lead Physiotherapist alongside a Specialist Occupational Therapist. We foster a fun, friendly and supportive working environment.
Main duties of the job
Professional/Clinical
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment (mobility & function) of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies using advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate analysis of a patient's presenting problems.
* Set goals, formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options, including manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options.
* To work in an integrated way with OT, including performing integrated initial assessment, referring for specialist OT assessment where indicated and setting joint goals to facilitate a safe discharge as soon as patients are medically optimised for discharge.
* Once trained and competent to do so you will undertake assessment for simple aids of daily living and educate patients in their use.
* To identify health and social care problems requiring assessment/intervention from other agencies, and with the consent of the patient action those referrals.
* Formulate accurate analysis of assessments and recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive care plans in conjunction with the patient and the multi-professional team.
* Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
* To keep accurate, legible records of patient care in line with service guidelines.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
* Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
* Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness.
* Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
* Work within trust clinical guidelines, HCPC standards and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
* A 7-day working pattern, including shift patterns and weekend working and TOIL will be adhered to.
* Participation in the emergency respiratory on-call list is expected.
Management and Leadership
* Responsibility for ensuring that staff are managed and standards of work are maintained.
* Trust policies for the management of staff performance are adhered to.
* Appraisals of staff directly managed are undertaken and that the appraisal process is maintained throughout the team.
* Staff receive appropriate health and safety and other mandatory training as prescribed and that relevant records are maintained.
* Other records are maintained by the team ensuring compliance with the agreed record keeping systems of the Trust.
* Informed consent is obtained where appropriate and documented in accordance with Trust procedures.
* Appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy.
* Equipment is maintained in accordance with Trust policy and defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Trust procedures.
* Infection prevention and control procedures are followed by all staff within their area of responsibility.
* All staff follow Trust clinical governance requirements.
* Plan the daily management of a patient caseload and be able to prioritise clinical work and balance other patient-related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements.
* Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, physiotherapy support staff and students daily, their clinical practice and record keeping.
* To plan and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes delivered by other healthcare support workers.
* Represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach and integrate physiotherapy treatment into the treatment programme.
* To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all gym equipment and patient appliances and aids used by patients ensure that junior staff/assistants attain competency prior to use.
* Support the leadership of the inpatient Physiotherapy Team on the relevant hospital/community site, providing operational and clinical leadership for the service.
* Deputise for Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities daily.
* To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathic manner.
* To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual business plan.
* To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff.
* To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.
Administrative/Communication
* To liaise with other members of the physiotherapy team as necessary regarding patient care.
* To communicate effectively with other agencies/disciplines within the rehabilitation team and intermediate care/settings to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care.
* To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
* To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Team Leader and other senior staff on all professional matters.
* To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with HCPC standards and local guidelines.
* To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge.
* To attend and be an active participant in specialty, peer group and departmental staff meetings.
Education
* To be responsible for the training of students on clinical placement and assistant/technicians within the clinical area.
* To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development.
* To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units in consultation with the physiotherapy team.
* Organise and implement training sessions when required in the relevant department.
* To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other healthcare professionals as required.
* To participate in the in-service and post-registration education programme.
* To be proactive with regard to learning from senior staff within the physiotherapy service.
Research and Audit
* To participate in appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.
* To undertake and present relevant evidence-based projects in each rotation if required.
* In line with the Trust's commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
* Ensure any ideas to improve quality of patient care are investigated through the physiotherapy service channels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Health Care Professions Council Registration
* BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* 18 - 24 months post qualification experience
* On-call competency
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY
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