The clinical work consists of a varied caseload including in-patient, out-patient and community referrals through older peoples and adult services. Supervision for the post will come from an established team consisting of a physiotherapy team leader, a clinical lead physiotherapist, a specialist physiotherapist and a senior physiotherapy assistant based in the locality.

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Main duties of the job

An experience of working in a mental health or learning disabilities setting would be useful but not essential. The successful post holder will gain valuable experience assessing & treating, under supervision, a whole host of clinical conditions from respiratory, neurological, MSK, rheumatological to falls assessments and gait rehab. There is a strong network of allied health professionals across the Trust with clear professional leadership and regular supervision within the profession. The Trust offers excellent opportunities for continuing development and training alongside specific In-Service training provided within each area.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a core member of the physiotherapy service providing specialist therapeutic interventions to adults and older people with mental health problems.

• To assist in the clinical activities of the therapy team and wider mental health services and provide supervision to support staff.
• To contribute to service development and in the wider debate of physiotherapy issues, strategic planning and professional development
• To utilise specialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to assess, formulate goals, implement treatment and evaluate outcomes involving the service user and family/carer.
• To independently manage a defined caseload of people with a wide range of specific difficulties enabling the person to fulfil their functional potential with supervision from a senior member of staff when necessary.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner within a wider multi-agency community

1. Clinical

1.1. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme

1.2. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments

1.3. To undertake specific standardised and non standardised assessments to formulate the overall treatment plan in conjunction with the service user

1.4. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals

1.5. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services and agencies.

1.6. To participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical interventions

1.7. To continue clinical interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community

1.8. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service

1.9. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines

1.10. To attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as directed by the Line/Service Manager

1.11. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic Clinical Information System and other information as required

1.12. To participate in monthly clinical supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other therapy staff and Support Workers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent GradDipPhys
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Ability to use and develop appropriate patient handling skills
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services,
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies including data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, risk management
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes

Desirable

• Competent IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable
• Problem solving skills
• Good verbal/non verbal communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Positive about people with learning disabilities / mental health problem.

Desirable

• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in Mental Health or PLD

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with general public

Training

Essential

• Portfolio evidence of information learning
• Comprehensive pre-graduate clinical experience/training

Desirable

• Physiotherapy in Mental Health/ PLD

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Priestley Unit

Dewsbury District Hospital

Dewsbury

WF13 4HS

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