Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

1. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards and local/Trust policy. To communicate appropriately with other disciplines (this might include meetings, report and letter writing)

1. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate clinical impression of their condition.

1. Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. specialist neurological or respiratory techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, and other alternative options.

1. To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 physiotherapist for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.

1. Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive management plans.

1. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To comply with local confidentiality policies, child protection and vulnerable adult procedures.

1. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate, gain co-operation, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. For example, patients may be aphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or realistic expectations of Physiotherapy intervention.

1. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

1. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and to report incidents and near miss

For further details please see attached JD

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable Post graduate experience in core rotations: Neurology or Neurosurgery, Acute Respiratory, Orthopaedics/MSK
• Demonstrable experience of teaching
• Proven evidence of contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience of working on a stroke unit or neurology ward
• Demonstrable experience working in Stroke rehabilitation or within the stroke pathway
• Clinical educator
• Demonstrable audit experience
• Proven evidence of service improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• HCPC registration
• Attendance at additional relevant professional courses

Desirable

• MSc relevant to the area
• Leadership qualification

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Professional manner
• Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
• Proven evidence of using initiative.
• Clear and concise speech/communication
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act on them
• Problem solver
• Proven evidence of personal leadership
• Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of deputising for senior
• Proven evidence of Service Improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYPRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• To assist in the preparation of The operating theatre prior to operations and to carry out cleaning of designated areas within the theatre area as directed
• To be able to recognise and meet the specific needs of patients undergoing surgery. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
• To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
• To escort patients as required in accordance with Hospital policy. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
• To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, Prepare the operating theatre for the procedure. Check that equipment is available and functioning correctly. Assist with stocking instruments, consumables, and surgical supplies. Help transfer and position patients safely onto and off the operating table. Support completion of patient identification and safety checks, including the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. Ensure appropriate documentation is available. Remain outside the sterile field. Retrieve additional instruments, implants, equipment, or consumables requested by the scrub team. Open sterile items aseptically for the scrub practitioner. Assist with specimen handling and transportation according to local policy. Monitor stock levels and replace items as needed. Record information required during the procedure if delegated and trained to do so. Maintain theatre cleanliness and workflow. Communicate with recovery, wards, laboratories, porters, and other departments as required. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
• Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
• maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills, where there may be barriers to understanding.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following - Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 in health and social care o BTEC National Diploma in health and social care o
• Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)