Job Summary
Planned Interview Date: 14/01/2025
Position: Neurosciences Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist
Type: 3 Permanent / 3 Temporary (4 months)
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in our Neurosciences Physiotherapy Service at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Rotational Band 6. The post sits within a large neurosciences physiotherapy team as part of a rotation that covers all aspects of a patient with neurological impairments journey. The rotations include hyperacute/acute stroke rehab, stroke rehab, neuro outpatients, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, neurology, and complex rehabilitation, with each area led by an experienced band 7.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate post-graduate experience and clinical knowledge of the assessment and management of a variety of patients. They will be required to demonstrate an ability to work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multidisciplinary teams for the best outcomes for our patients. Good communication skills are essential both with patients and our colleagues, along with respectful behaviours to all.
Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of this role are the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of neurologically impaired patients in various environments, including critical care, wards, and outpatient departments. You will carry your own caseload and be expected to manage this alongside other commitments you may have. You will work closely with the Band 7 team leads to clinically manage more complex conditions depending on your level of experience and at times lead the service in their absence.
Training and development are a crucial part of this role, particularly supporting newly qualified and unregistered staff to have regular educational support and also other members of the MDT where applicable. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to be involved in aspects of clinical audit, quality improvement, quality governance, and research.
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, over 7 sites, is a large tertiary teaching hospital. It has excellent links with the wider West Yorkshire health providers and is focused on being the best for specialist and integrated care. At its heart is the Leeds Way, five core values at the centre of its business. It is also a centre for Lean methodology and Quality Improvement. These methods allow us to be more efficient with all our resources and provide an improved experience and better outcomes for our patients.
The Physiotherapy service at Leeds is passionate about patients being at the centre of our business and receiving high-quality, evidence-based care while keeping staff health and well-being a priority of our service. LTHT provides a variety of specialist neurosciences services for the region including Neurosurgery, Hyperacute Stroke, and Complex rehab which are all part of this Band 6 Rotation.
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Job Responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will have the opportunity to access the following rotations:
1. Neurology
2. Stroke Rehabilitation
3. Acute Stroke including the hyper-acute stroke unit
4. Neurosurgery
5. Neuro outpatients
6. Complex Rehabilitation
7. Spines
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. He/She will participate in the senior rotational scheme which involves working across a range of settings. To be responsible for their own continuing professional and personal development.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent
* Attendance on relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
* At least 18 months experience working as a physiotherapist
* Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and therapy colleagues
Skills
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to prioritise, organise and allocate workload
* Time management skills
Knowledge
* Insight into clinical specialty e.g. thorough academic study at post-graduate level or equivalent
* Insight into current professional issues and those influencing the NHS
* Standards of professional practice
Personal Attributes
* Professional and patient-focused
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
* Good interpersonal skills
Core Behaviours and Skills
* Teaching skills with the ability to use various media
* Communication skills
* Time management skills
* Team player
* Professional
* Research conscious
Core Knowledge and Understanding
* An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of this specialist area
* To have a working knowledge of Professional Standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professions Council and National Standards e.g. NSFs
Principal Duties & Areas of Responsibility
Clinical
* To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work relating to the assessment and treatment of patients in your care undertaking clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
* To undertake the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients including those with diverse/complex/multi pathological presentation. This will necessitate the use of investigative and analytical skills to formulate an accurate diagnosis and treatment from a range of options
* Using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans including the development of comprehensive discharge plans
* To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time
* To demonstrate dexterity, coordination, and palpatory skills in the assessment and manual treatment of patients
* To develop and deliver the physiotherapy element of the rehabilitation programme, and on occasion to deliver some elements normally undertaken by nursing or occupational therapy colleagues
* To be an active member of the out of hours service
* Ability to work in a stressful environment imparting information regarding poor rehabilitation prognosis on a daily basis
* Ability to deal effectively with emotional and/or aggressive patients and/or carers on a daily basis. This will necessitate the use of communication skills e.g. to motivate and reassure
* Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the knowledge to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
* To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff/students to do likewise
* Formulate and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, and knowledge of treatment options e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternative options
* Represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service, and integration of physiotherapy treatment. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning
Education and Training
* To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care
* To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of their condition
* Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses, peer review and reflective practice
* To contribute to the teaching of student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas
* Teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistant staff
* To provide daily support, guidance, and training to junior physiotherapists, support workers, and students, assessing, evaluating, and ensuring competence
Professional and Managerial
* Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing knowledge of a variety of conditions and patient types
* As a senior member of the clinical team you may be required to ensure that you implement policy and service development changes and ensure others do likewise
* To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continued Professional Development activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects your own personal development
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning as appropriate
* To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraise and appraiser and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies
* To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with others. Make recommendations for change as appropriate
* To demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation
* To maintain own continuing professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work
* In the absence of a senior staff member to supervise more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students
* To allocate individual tasks to more junior staff and support workers as required
Organisational
* To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the Superintendent Physiotherapist and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time
* To decide priorities for own workload, balancing other patient-related demands
* To be responsible for the safe and competent use of individually prescribed equipment used by patients and general therapy equipment used by physiotherapy staff through teaching, and supervision of practice
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of verbal/written reports/letters
* To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department
* To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe
* To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in their reviewing as appropriate
* To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Superintendent or the Head of Physiotherapy
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal
* Clinical Physiotherapy Manager
* All grades of physiotherapy staff
* Medical, nursing and AHP colleagues
* Support staff
External
* Physiotherapy students
* University staff
* Colleagues employed by other agencies
Special Working Conditions
Physical Effort:
Frequently throughout the day there will be a requirement to undertake moderate physical activity lasting approximately 30-60 minutes e.g. treatment sessions involving transferring, manoeuvring, mobilising patients. Therapeutic treatment sessions may require this post holder to undertake moving and handling tasks with patients on a daily basis where mechanical aids are not practical or appropriate.
Working Conditions:
This job involves exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a weekly basis including direct contact with bodily fluids and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
* Statutory professional body registration
* Post graduate learning
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
* Assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation skills appropriate to clinical area
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Workload management skills
* Competent IT
* Professional and flexible attitude while responding to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner
* Good communication skills and evidence of multiprofessional working
Experience
Essential
* Experience in working in physiotherapy in a variety of areas
* Experience in working with a range of professionals including other AHPs, nurses and doctors
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Developing theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to experience and profession
* Knowledge of some current research methodology/relevant guidelines
* Evidence of involvement in research projects and/or clinical audits relevant to clinical area
* Insight into clinical specialties within Neurosciences
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's Website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
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