Job summary This post requires a registered physiotherapist with broad clinical experience in different specialities and general medicine.
Sold knowledge of medical conditions resulting in acute hospital admissions, episodes of illness, treatment, prognosis expectations as well as how to support this group of patients to achieve their therapeutic goals.Successful individual would be expected to participate in developing our new service (Medical Therapy Team), work within an experienced team involving Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants and be competent to provide Physiotherapeutic management for patients broad range of clinical presentations in general medicine (Electrolyte imbalance, SEPSIS, new or progression of Cancer, respiratory medicine, fractures, chronic or flared up neurological conditions) & Cardiology wards.
Main duties of the job Provide a highly specialised and up to date physiotherapy service in General medicine & Cardiology wards.
Be competent in a range of Physiotherapeutic skills; respiratory, surgical, medicine, orthopaedic, care of the elderly, neurology, MSK and oncology.This post will require a good understanding of a broad range of physiotherapy specialities (Generalist specialist), a good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy, Social and Community Services and Support participating in the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistants.
The post holder should also have a broader understanding of departmental /therapy issues.Provide clinical support and supervision for band 5 staff, students and assistants working in these areas.Be expected to provide and manage the physiotherapy service to highly complex acute in patients.Be actively involved in follow-up care when needed.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description.Apply up-to-date physiotherapy skills in the clinical field at a specialist post graduate level.Competently treat the complex medical patient where there are conflicting components multiple pathologies psychological and social problems.Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients using physiotherapy modalities.Line Manage Band 5 Physiotherapy staff, band 2 and 3 assistants and students.Assist in the delivery of a high quality physiotherapy service.Be a full member of the multidisciplinary team.Take part in the respiratory on call and weekend rotas.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses Desirable Post graduate accredited course in rehabilitation / relevant post graduate courses Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of relevant CSP special interest group Experience Essential Proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the have completed a variety of rotations and acquired core skills relevant to the post (Respiratory, Surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, frailty)Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas in an acute setting Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamEvidence of participation in a Respiratory on call or twilight serviceKnowledge of clinical governanceExperience of service development and evaluation Additional Criteria Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbalGood time management and organisational skillsAble to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary teamFlexible and adaptableCommitted to personal and team developmentAble to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledgeAbility to cope with distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news regarding rehabilitation potentialAdaptable to sudden changes in workload with fast turnaround of patientsProfessional manner and behaviourLeadership skillsSpecialist knowledge and application of current best practice in rehabilitation PhysiotherapyExcellent interpersonal skillsAble to demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skillsAbility to work under pressure and set prioritiesGood time management and organisational skillsPlanning, decision making and problem-solving skillsAbility to reflect on and critically appraise own performanceManual handling skillsUnderstanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession at all timesAble to develop a therapeutic rapport with patientsAbility to summarise treatment session (written and oral)To have competent IT skillsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsWillingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsWillingness to be flexible in working locationsMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the in ways that support equality and value diversity