Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details relating to this post.

Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent L5 qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a NHS health care environment working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Experience of working in a community health care setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, delivering Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy care plans and/or SLT
• Able to assist registered staff in assessing a person's, delivery of therapy and nursing care, monitoring and reviewing the person's condition.
• Able to work independently within limits of skill and knowledge and aware of when to seek advice.
• Must be able to accurately follow instruction from a supervising health professional and to work as a team with all members of the department and Multidisciplinary Team
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrable basic physical assessment skills
• Basic case management skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Competent in IT/word processing skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical/ problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to manage/prioritise workload autonomously.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail and other applications
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work within an evolving team and adapt to change.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and encourage service users with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses to participate in the treatment process
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing demands and priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service requires
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in MDT which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel

Other

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality, audit and evidence-based practice
• Working knowledge of adult community service needs

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Darlaston Health Centre

Pinfold Street

Walsall

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability and managing clinical risk for all aspects of own work. Some aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as an individual practitioner or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In most cases to be the sole health professional with responsibility for that patients episode of care.

2. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

3. To undertake advanced 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 therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other 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.

4. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated or supervised.

5. To undertake as directed a collection of data for use in service audit and research projects within the Intermediate Care Team. To manage and undertake research in specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of research methodologies as part of MDT audit and Rehabilitation Services research initiatives. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of rehabilitation services changes to practice by the team. May implement specific changes to practice.

6. To be responsible for safe and competent assessment, provision and use of physiotherapy equipment, patient appliances and aids by patients ensuring that junior staff/assistants/technical instructor attain competency prior to use.

Communication

1. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

2. Communication will include imparting sensitive and comprehensive information relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and potential lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives. This may involve informing patients that they may be unable to return to their previous level of activity/work/leisure or remain at home safely.

3. Regular use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, prognosis, and progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer. This will include patients who may have difficulties with regard to complex emotional, psychological as well as physical conditions relating to the presenting complaint. This client group includes those who have difficulties in understanding or communicating; the patient may by dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind or who may be unable to accept their diagnosis. Communication will involve use of skills in motivating, negotiating, counselling, training, empathising and reassuring.

Communication with Colleagues

1. To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with requirements of Single Assessment and CSP standards of practice and to monitor that of less experienced staff.

2. To be responsible for accurate and timely data input

3. To represent physiotherapy service, and/or individual patient to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service presenting a positive impression of rehabilitation services and the Physiotherapy Service. This will involve advising the multi-disciplinary team (G.Ps, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers) on management ofphysical recovery and discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement of discharge planning. Information will be provided in several formats including verbal feedback during multi-disciplinary case conferences, comprehensive written assessment and discharge summaries and via email.

4. Advice will be shared with Line Manager and rehabilitation services relating to service planning, changes of clinical practice, complaints and plaudits.

5. To take a shared approach to teamwork, understanding own role in rehabilitation services, MDT, Physiotherapy team and the wider pathway.

Communication External

1. External communication may include discussion with employers and related agencies regarding return to work issues. Discussion with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient management including GPs, District Nurses, carer services and Social Services.

Documentation

1. To maintain clinical case notes in line with professional and departmental standards.

2. To provide specialist Physiotherapy reports that are timely, accurate and user friendly as required. These must reflect the clinical interpretation of the data collected from assessment.

3. To submit statistical information required by the Trust, the Therapy Lead and Divisional Director

4. To participate in and lead where directed in the collection of data using outcome measures for departmental audit.

Training

1. To operate as a practice placement educator for Physiotherapy Students

2. To contribute to the induction and training of Physiotherapy Students, assistants and junior staff3. To provide support and clinical supervision to less experienced Physiotherapy staff

4. To support work experience placements within service area

Service Development and Delivery

1. To use local and national initiatives to influence service development and delivery

2. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within the team

3. To lead on delegated projects and specific clinical area.

4. To participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy service development plan

Professional Development

1. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise, through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practise in the areas of rehabilitation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

2. To use reflective practice as a tool for CPD

3. To attend and contribute to Physiotherapy Service and Speciality meetings.

4. To provide in service training and demonstrations to service area staff, students and other disciplines.

5. To have good working knowledge of and ensure compliance with National and Local guidelines, policies and procedures. To keep up-do-date with clinical developments by the use of clinical databases and electronic technology.

6. To take delegated responsibility for the teaching, supervision and co-ordination of students (to graduate level), assistants.

7. To work as an effective and responsible team member, arriving and leaving promptly, working effectively during agreed hours.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

1. In line with local guidelines review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of KSF, supervision and PDR.

2. To Provide support, supervision and assessment for all learners, students and staff receiving education or training in clinical practice and to technical instructors and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

3. To provide supervision and/or appraisal to students, assistants and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

4. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates current, practical experience in management of neuro. rehabilitation conditions acquired from post graduate training and working as a post graduate physiotherapist in a rehabilitation setting
• Working knowledge of Community Physiotherapy
• Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary Team

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail Other
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure

Key Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to service development Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to pass on skills knowledge formally or informally
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a portfolio of CPD
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both independently & unsupervised
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain professional judgment under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when conveying and receiving highly complex and emotive information.
• Demonstrates a willingness to develop clinical skills.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of adult community service needs
• Demonstrates an up to date working knowledge of effective neuro rehabilitation practice and research
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of clinical governance & its implications for service provision

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service demands
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Darlaston Health Centre

Pinfold Street

Walsall

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.Other DutiesThe information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.

For more information please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse and/or midwife
• Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
• NMC UK Pin

Desirable

• NIPE trained
• Transitional care experience
• Enhanced maternity care experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in working in high risk care
• Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies

Desirable

• Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
• Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.,

Desirable

• Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the triage & assessment of care needs of children, young people and parents/carers who contact the SPA.

Demonstrate high level of judgmental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing assessments and care planning via the telephone, text and virtual consultations

Provide consultations & information (verbal and/or written reports) to other professionals who need advice and guidance about children and young peoples health and wellbeing, working within policies to maintain patient confidentiality, child and adult safeguarding and information sharing

Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary / multiagency working.

Be able to utilise the service pathways of care, sign post and/or refer to multi-agency pathways and services and/or escalate concerns when appropriate, including multi-agency liaison.

Coordinate and have oversight of daily workload of SPA, showing appropriate time management

Provide excellent evidence based clinical triage.

Identify poor professional practice and take appropriate action to address it.

Act in a professional manner at all times whilst on Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts business and demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring compliance to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies and procedures.

Assist the senior leadership team in strategies that promote quality assurance, Clinical Governance and quality audit.

Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

Communicate information to children, young people and parents/carers with empathy and reassurance.

To ensure that patients and users of the service are involved and to assist in providing links with the public and PALs i.e. to pick up on the themes of complaints and report clinical concerns.

To participate in service user forums.

To maintain a patient led focus in all aspects of care and co-ordination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse or staff nurse with significant paediatric or public health nursing experience/Qualified Health Visitor or School Nurse
• Education to diploma level or able to demonstrate evidence of post registration experience at Band 5 within a similar community setting e.g. School Nursing, Health Visiting, Healthy Child Programme 0-19 significant
• Evidence of personal and professional development

skills and aptitudes

Essential

• To be able to work using own Initiative.
• Effective swift decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Demonstrates Motivation in Practice.
• Effective monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective risk assessment management

Knowldege and experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of guidance related to Healthy Child Programme, Family centred health care, Public Health Agenda
• Excellent knowledge of child development 0-19 including knowledge of behaviour management, weight management, Feeding/Nutrition, sleep management, emotional health & wellbeing
• In depth knowledge of NHS polices for e.g. consent, confidentiality, management of clinical risk
• Significant Post registration practice within a community setting, e.g. School Nursing, Health Visiting, Healthy Child Programme 0-19 significant
• Multi-disciplinary working/Multi-agency working including child and adult safeguarding, Early Help, SENDi, CAMHS
• In depth knowledge of clinical governance.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Across Walsall

Harden Health Centre, Harden Road

Walsall

WS3 1ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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