Band 6 Physiotherapist 12 months fixed term/ secondment

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.

We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career.

HCPC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles.

The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days (0800-2100) per week in line with service delivery

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration.
• Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of working in a multidisplinary.
• Relevant experience in community and/or acute or inpatient pathways, including discharge planning.
• Experience of working with other agencies
• Experience of supervision, delegation, student support or training delivery.
• Significant relevant post-registration experience in community rehabilitation.
• Experience of autonomous assessment and management of patients with complex needs.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, health and safety, risk management, audit and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and to work in a range of positions
• Ability to triage referrals, analyse complex information, assess risk and determine the correct pathway and priority
• Ability to undertake person-centred assessment and intervention in patients' homes and hospital settings.
• Ability to develop, deliver and review goal-focused treatment or rehabilitation plans.
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and work in a range of environments and positions.
• Knowledge and application of the relevant professional code of conduct and HCPC standards.
• Competence in electronic patient records, digital communication tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of a range of assessment, clinical decision-making, rehabilitation and treatment approaches for the client group.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information and manage barriers to understanding.
• Ability to build effective relationships across acute, community, primary care and social care services.
• Able to work independently, prioritise a varied workload and respond flexibly to changing pressures.
• Ability to delegate and supervise appropriately and act as a senior clinical resource.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, critical thinking and a solution-focused approach.
• Able to work under pressure and in emotive or distressing circumstances.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to equality, diversity, inclusion and the needs of individuals from different backgrounds.
• Committed to learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Other Job Requirements

Essential criteria

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, subject to Trust reasonable adjustment arrangements.
• Ability to travel and work across community locations, EICT bases and Good Hope Hospital.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota.

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

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