Job summary
The specialist physiotherapist will work in SMASH Care Community Team to assess, manage and provide treatment to a caseload of service users with complex and/or multiple needs. They will be working closely with the MDT and provide supervision to the less experienced therapy staff and assistants. There may be an expectation to work between multiple sites in the organisation.
The physiotherapist will be expected to join the 7-day, 8am - 5pm, service and may be lone working within lone working policy. This is a permanent post.
Previous recent applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team in SMASH Care Community/ CCICP.
As part of this approach we provide a rapid, unplanned and planned response, we facilitate early discharge from hospital and aim to reduce hospital admissions.
There is a varied and interesting caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Motor Neurone Disease.
The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses and will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and students.
There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate flexible working approach (including some home working options), where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.
You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and well being initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy, work without direct supervision
Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, provide a therapeutic diagnosis (using investigative and advanced analytical skills, specialist listening, physical and observational skills, interpret clinical findings and documentation) and implement agreed treatment plans if appropriate, including the treatment of complex service users with multiple pathologies in a manner that respects peoples privacy dignity and individuality
Provide individual or group therapy as appropriate to setting
Implement monitoring and evaluation of treatment in order to measure progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness of interventions and service delivery
Develop programmes of care to support discharge from service
Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice
Record, maintain and store accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and local requirements. Communicate outcomes of assessments/intervention to appropriate disciplines in form of letters/reports/discharge summaries
Arrange appointments (as applicable), work closely with MDT, attend case reviews/case conferences/variety of MDT internal and external meetings/forums
Contribute to the safeguarding of our Service users/families as appropriate
Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with service users including those service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment, within your organisations policies.
Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of Service users under your care
Maintain professional registration with HCPC
Work within organisation, HCPC and CSP guidelines
Have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practise against these
Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
Provide and receive, with care and integrity, sensitive information about service users from the service user, carer and other professionals and to manage sensitive or contentious information appropriately
Work in an empathic manner in partnership with service users, carers and families, where there are barriers to understanding and differences in the way the service user communicates e.g. sign language. To alter approaches to a relevant level for the service user to be as actively involved in their own care.
Communicate effectively with service users and carers/relatives to progress specific rehabilitation and treatment programme. Providing and receiving complex information using a range of verbal/non-verbal communication skills, persuading/influencing
Use appropriate communication skills to overcome significant barriers to acceptance of sensitive information.
Leadership and Management
Health and care professionals working at the level of specialist should be able to-
Communicate effectively with a range of professionals both within the organisation and with external agencies, including primary care, social service and voluntary organisations
Provide the Band 7 Physiotherapists / Managers with information to assist planning and development of the service, to assist team leader in planning of longer term strategic plans to develop the therapy service.
Assist the Managers in achieving the departmental objectives and supporting an open style of leadership
Actively participate in the professional development programme of the therapy service
Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals
Be involved in the daily management of workload allocation within the specialist area.
Participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within your team, leading on delegated projects
Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by senior staff and deputise in their absence as required.
Be aware of the financial impact of clinical decisions
Support therapy team in ensuring adequate levels of stock are available as required in line with your organisations stock management policy
Education
Health and care professionals working at the level of specialist should be able to-
Organise and lead in-service training programmes for Band 5 Therapists and Assistants under the guidance of Band 7 staff when required.
Critically evaluate current research and apply to practice. Demonstrate an understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact of service provision.
Train, supervise and support less experienced therapy staff, therapy assistants and students. This may include formal staff appraisals.
Maintain own competency to practice, through participation in internal and external development opportunities evidenced by a professional portfolio for Continuing Professional Development.
Demonstrate acquired specialist skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to maintain fitness to practice as a Physiotherapist.
Work within organisation and department policies and comply with HCPC Code of Conduct.
Keep up to date with all mandatory training requirements within the organisation.
Participate in the evaluation of clinical practice and disseminate across relevant areas.
Research, Audit and Governance
Health and care professionals working at the level of specialist should be able to;
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures.
Provide representation at local meetings/ specific interest groups and attendance at national meetings, under guidance of more experienced staff. Make recommendation for change and to implement change under supervision.
Undertake audit and contribute to regional/national level as appropriate.
Support research activity with the service.
Disseminate findings from audit and evaluation results to relevant areas
Additional information
This JD is an outline of key tasks and responsibilities of the post and not an exhaustive list.
The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties (appropriate to the pay band), according to organisational remit and policies. These will be discussed during your local induction. These duties might vary between organisations.
Duties may be cross site
The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the organisation and its services, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder
This process of changing the JD will be conducted in consultation with the post holder in line with organisation job evaluation policy and process
The post holder will be subject to enhanced DBS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent course
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Completion of post graduation in relevant area
- CSP Registration
Experience
Essential
- Generic physio experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous Community experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MSK, Neuro and multipathology
Desirable
- understanding of medical condition s to enable safe patient triage
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alsager Health Centre
Sandbach Rd South
Alsager
ST7 2LU