Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our team.
This job is primarily based at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner; to assess and provide treatment of a caseload of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to form a diagnosis and develop treatment programmes, and to maintain records.
2. To have workload managed by senior staff and work under supervision of senior staff, with access to a senior member of staff or manager at all times
3. To assist senior staff in the supervision and teaching of physiotherapy assistants and undergraduate physiotherapy students, and be involved in the teaching of staff from other disciplines
·To undertake evidence-based practice, and participate in departmental research, service development, and audit
To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct, Health Care Professions Council Code of Conduct and be guided by National Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies and best practice care.
§To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategic management in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patients and equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.To adapt communication with patients who have communication and understanding difficulties e.g. dementia, learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, non-English speaking patients and encourage all members of the team do likewise.
2.With guidance from senior staff assess capacity to give consent, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment such as patients who have dementia, learning difficulties or who are acutely confused
3.To persuade, motivate, empathise, reassure, explain and encourage patients in undertaking their treatment programme, ensure understanding of their condition and communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
4.To demonstrate ability to clearly communicate complex and sensitive information to staff, patients and carers with guidance from senior staff. This may include explaining diagnoses or prognoses about long-term / permanent disabilities or chronic pain, where an educational and counselling role is required to be developed with guidance from senior staff.
5.To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives using negotiation and interpersonal skills.
6.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 reports and letters.
7.To maintain close links and work collaboratively with all staff and people involved in patient care and uphold good working relationships at all times.
8.To represent the physiotherapy department in good standing within the trust and external agencies e.g. GP’s letters.
9.Ensure timely communication with the team leader on all professional matters.
10.To report verbal/formal complaints, incidents and accidents to physiotherapy management as soon as possible, document according to trust policy and support investigations into incidents and complaints as appropriate.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or overseas equivalent
5. HCPC registered (or equivalent body)
Desirable criteria
6. CSP Member
Experience
Essential criteria
7. A range of clinical placements during physiotherapy course
8. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
9. Evidence of relevant CPD and reflective practice with an up-to-date portfolio
Desirable criteria
10. Involvement in carrying out clinical audit/service development
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Able to plan and prioritise own workload
12. Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner, including patient records
13. Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people, including those with communication difficulties
Desirable criteria
14. Able to utilise a range of treatment skills such as joint mobilisation, exercise prescription and therapeutic handling
People management
Essential criteria
15. Ability to build and maintain relationships with physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
16. Able to handle sensitive and contentious information regarding staff and patients
Desirable criteria
17. Give presentations to physiotherapy colleagues and audiences of a mixed professional background
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
19. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications