Band 6 Physiotherapist Acute Medical Unit
- NHS
- Full Time
- Gloucester
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Physiotherapist with highly developed specialist assessment skills as part of an integrated therapy team on the Acute Medical Unit at GRH.
The post will require leadership skills to support and manage the therapy team working alongside the Band 7 clinical lead/clinical specialist OT/PT and rotational Band 5 and TSW staff. The caseload is variable and fast paced and will require strong organizational and prioritization skills to provide therapy assessments in a fast-paced environment. The therapy team is part of a strong multi-disciplinary team at the "front door" which can be both challenging and rewarding.
The post requires exceptional communication, advanced clinical skills and confidence in training, supporting and developing other staff. The ability to use own initiative and work well as part of a close-knit interdisciplinary team is essential.
There will be opportunities to be involved in service development initiatives and also in progressing the role of therapy in the acute trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.
The post holder will link with the Band 7 Clinical Lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.
About us
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organization as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
3. Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a senior clinicianusing the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way, supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Communication and interpersonal skills
To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
To support leadership and work within the Acute Medical Unit Therapy Team providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
Contact Information:
Name: Lisa Murphy
Job Title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Email Address: lisa.murphy7@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0300 422 6647 or 0300 422 4909
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others
Desirable
- Post graduate experience of working with respiratory patients and on call Physiotherapy service
Knowledge
Essential
- Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service.
- Demonstrate the ability to network with other professionals and set up close working relations
- Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the principles of physiotherapy as well as occupational therapy in order to contribute to the development of an integrated therapy service.
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.
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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucester Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
