Physiotherapist

Job summary Up to hours per week.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives ofpeople with frailty in our communities across Plymouth, the South Hams, andWest Devon?
Do you thrive in an innovative healthcare environment?We have some very exciting opportunities to join our exciting Community FrailtyVirtual Ward project.
This project forms part of a wider plan to improve urgentand emergency healthcare delivery.
We are committed to revolutionising healthcare delivery forfrail and elderly patients by launching a Community Frailty Virtual Ward.
Ouraim is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in the comfort of theirown homes, reducing hospital admissions and length of stay in hospital andenhancing overall well-being through enhanced care coordination.The RoleAs Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist you will play acritical role in our new multidisciplinary team, covering one or more of the 6new frailty virtual wards that we have planned for our locality.
The postholder will work closely with consultants, pharmacists, dietitians, and otherhealthcare professionals to ensure seamless, integrated care on the virtualward, by providing specialist OT assessments and interventions for thoseadmitted to the Frailty Virtual Ward.
We will consider applications for people seeking full andpart time posts and flexible hours.
Main duties of the job Work with the wider MDT toprovide specialist Physiotherapy assessments and interventionsToprovide a specialist, high quality physiotherapy service within Frailty VirtualWards.
Toprovide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and educationto individuals admitted to the Frailty Virtaul ward who may have a range ofconditions and presentations.
To provideadvice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social careprofessionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.To be anintegral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination ofinformation to all healthcare professionals.
To be anautonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without directsupervision.Tocontinue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability, and managing clinical risks for all aspects of own work.
Most aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as part of the Frailty Virtual Ward multidisciplinary team.To undertake physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
To formulate and deliver an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options.
This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, one to one sessions using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills.Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, Line management and caseload supervision sessions as well as Practice Supervision.
The post holder will supervise Band 5 therapists and / or Band 4 and Band 3 Support Workers.
Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required.
Clinical work is not routinely evaluateUndertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.Make recommendations to the Team Lead for potential changes in practice and service.
May lead on the implementation of specific changes to practice within the team or contribute to service protocols.Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Physiotherapy students.
Working with Universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards by the degree level qualification.PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Can demonstrate substantial relevant experience within the NHS, including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post providing a broad range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Understanding of PT outcome measures Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Supervisory and appraisal skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information Computer literacy Working knowledge of health and social care legislation and its use in current practice Working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application to practice Presentation and training skills Ability to work flexibly Ability to work under pressure Application of health and safety and risk management policies including risk assessment Detailed knowledge of a range of standardised/non-standardised assessment Detailed knowledge of varied intervention media Clinical conditions relevant to OT area of practice Specialised skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation Excellent communication skills Excellent time management skills Leadership qualities Innovative Willingness to work flexibly and to work across range of community and inpatient settings Desirable Wheelchair Accreditation Knowledge and use of complex manual handling techniques and strategies including manual handling plans and risk assessments.
Leading in-service training and education workshops for PTs and other disciplines Applying research to practice Knowledge of NSFs Professional and Government agenda Environmental Control Systems Experience Essential Working as a member of an MDT with the ability to work flexibly Extensive clinical experience in health and/or social care PT treatment planning Documented evidence of CPD Minimum of 2-3 years post registration experience Multi pathology assessment Home and community assessments Effective caseload management and discharge planning Management, leadership and supervisory skills Desirable Clinical supervision and appraisal of staff Risk assessment in a variety of settings Assessment of posture and positioning Managing service development projects Working in and facilitation of groups Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required.
Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant Desirable Accredited Practice Educator Recognised first-line management/leadership qualification Post graduate training relevant to clinical area Membership of relevant special interest groups