Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic part time, 30hours per week, B5-B6 Developmental Community Physiotherapist,in our Redditch and Bromsgrove Neighbourhood Teams.
The role involves plannedand urgent physio intervention to the local adult population.
You will performholistic assessments, develop individual treatment programmes and manage avaried caseload.
You will have opportunities to work with the MDT, such asOTs, Community Nurses and Health Care Assistants.Our Neighbourhood Teams maintain close links with Worcestershire Acute Trustand local Community Hospitals, to promote seamless patient care.
You will havean innovative approach and in return we will provide many opportunities forpersonal and professional development, with chances to gain experience inleadership such as service development and student mentorship.
You will receivestructured supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead to facilitate yourprogression to Band 6 level through a clear individualised plan.
Main duties of the job Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments and treatmentof patients within the speciality, who may have complex and acute / chronicpresentations.
To determine diagnosis and identify appropriate treatmentintervention and maintain comprehensive records as an autonomous practitioner.
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients inpartnership with MDT colleagues and together lead the planning, delivery andevaluation of all elements of the rehabilitation programme.Maintain clinical responsibility for a designatedcaseload of patients and manage this efficiently and effectively with regardsto clinical priorities and effective use of time.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards.
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description Job responsibilities Complete urgent and routine patient assessments.
Undertake the comprehensive assessment and diagnosisof patients, including those with a complex presentation, using clinical reasoningskills.Assess patientunderstanding of physiotherapy intervention and work within a legal frameworkwith patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
Formulate individualised management and treatmentplans, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to deliverspecialised programmes of care.
Contribute to education and in service training ofphysiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers,and assistants in physiotherapeutic management.
This includes contribution toCPD of the MDT.
Contribute to the supervision of technicalinstructors, assistants, and students.
Forfull detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached Person Specification Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas Awareness of audit Awareness of research processes Experience Essential Experience of working in a variety of specialities Desirable Clinical experience in specialist areas of physiotherapy Skills and Abilities Essential A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English (verbal and written) Self-directed leaning Good critical appraisal skills Teaching and presentation skills Knowledge of IT skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure Effective time management Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate, and up to date records Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements for the role Desirable Previous NHS experience Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy HPC registration.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Relevant validated clinical course