Band 6 Alder Ward Physiotherapist

Job summary Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is recruiting Do you have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills?Are you flexible, approachable and a team player?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust on Alder Ward.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Physiotherapist to join us in providing high quality therapy service.
The role is to assess patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills and formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans of patients.
You will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings including liaising with GPs, Social Services, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care is co-ordinated appropriately.
Ideally you will be familiar with these clinical databases; Systmone, TCES, Liquid Logic though training will be provided.
As a therapist it is essential that you can prioritise your own workload, possess effective communication skills, work as part of a team, and use your own initiative.
If you thrive on variety in the working day, enjoy multi-tasking and also being part of a supportive team then this role is for you.
Alder Ward is operational Monday to Friday - Main duties of the job Key Areas of Responsibility To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
About us Norfolk Community Health and CareNorfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) delivers community-based services to a large, predominantly rural geographical area covering 2050 square miles with a population of around 882,000, making it the fifth largest in the country.The Trust provides a range of services, which includes seven community hospitals, community dentistry, services for children, young people and families, therapies, community nursing, end of life care and specialist nursing services.Our vision is to improve the quality of people's lives, in their homes and community, by providing the best in integrated health and social care.We are a high performing Trust which has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.We are proud to serve our local Community by providing integrated quality services with our partner organisations.
We are dedicated to holistic, compassionate care and demonstrate this through our commitment to our personal and professional development creativity.
The CQC noted that the Trust had 'compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels', and that staff felt they were well supported to make positive changes and innovations.We want individuals who can assist us in delivering our strategic goals, objectives and maintain our 'Outstanding' rating.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical The post holder will: Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.
Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with a complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients cooperation in their treatment plan.
Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, Gold Standard Framework.
Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs.
Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team, hip and knee group.
Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.
Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
Professional The post holder will: Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
Contribute to the staff rota on a monthly basis.
Contribute to the supervision of workload within the integrated team.
Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate.
Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
Attend in-house training as required to develop current role.
Maintain own continual professional development.
Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.
Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff.
Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.
Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate.
Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise and support band 3 and 4 staff, and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence.
Be accountable for work delegated to others.
Organisational The post holder will: Undertake mandatory training as required.
Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members.
Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.
Comment on draft policies.
Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
Contribute to clinical audit as required.
Complete the staff survey as required.
Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy Current HPC registration Clinical educators course Experience Essential Evidence of working at band 5 level Good observational and reporting skills Good interpersonal skills Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses Good communication skills Highly motivated Communication Essential Tact & diplomacy Empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Personal and people development Essential Ability to manage stressful situations A team player Personal attributes/behaviours Essential Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Other Essential Professional appearance Be able to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Be able to Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Be able to Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Be reliable Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle