Rotational In-Patient Physiotherapist

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job overview

• The senior physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.
• In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
• Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to work at weekends as part of a weekend rota.
• A band 5 to 6 development programme will be considered for individuals who have the right experience with the expectation that all core rotations are completed prior to progression to a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

Current Band 6 Physiotherapy 9 month rotations include:

• Respiratory (Critical Care, medical and surgical wards)
• Orthopaedics (trauma & elective)
• Acute Stroke and Neurology
• Front of House (Emergency Department and medical assessment wards)

You will be expected:

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations
• To work at an enhanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, and decide priorities for own work area, without direct supervision.
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work, and the work of staff under the post holder’s supervision. This will include management of clinical risk and clinical governance.
• Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and a CPD portfolio.
• To facilitate implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards.

Working for our organisation

Your development will be overseen by experienced Band 7 therapists many of whom are specialists in their field.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital, offering an excellent working environment. The Therapy department is committed to forging links with Bournemouth University, engaging with regional and national networks and increasing our involvement in therapy research.

The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person specification

Qualification

• Degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
• Undertaken clinical educators course

• Evidence of relevant managerial/leadership training
• Member of SIG
• member of CSP

Knowledge and Experience

• Wide range of experience at band 5 in different specialities
• Experience of particpating in audit and EBP
• Evidence of actively particpating in in service training and MDT groups
• Evidence and ability to work collaboratively in a MDT
• Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to the specialist area of Physiotherapy
• Knowledge of national guidelines and standards relevant to the specialist area of Physiotherapy
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Self-motivated with a clear vision of the role
• Demonstrate professional independence
• Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
• Professional manner and appearance
• Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

• Previous Band 6 experience
• Research experience
• Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
• Experience of supervision and appraisal
• car driver/owner

Skills and abilities

• The Ability to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases
• Ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritse and delgate
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and MDT
• Ability to do self directed learning
• Able to provide a high standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• IT skills, including using hospital data bases, word processing, excel, email and power point
• Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others

• IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
• Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of EBP pertaining to the specialist area of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of Key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist area
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.