CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Community Physiotherapist to join our Community Therapy team, part of the wider Community Adult Health Service. This is serving the Hertsmere locality in Hertfordshire.

The role involves working with patients in their own home to provide rehabilitation services and promote independence.

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, holistic team treating patients in their own homes. Our Multi-disciplinary team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, as well as support from administrators.

We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care, hospices and other third sector organisations. You will have the opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.

We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development including in-service training. This will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. You will also have opportunities to supervise junior therapy staff and students.

For further information please contact:Julia DeanTherapy LeadJulia.dean@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.

Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.

Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team.

To deliver appropriate treatment in a variety of settings including the patient's own home, residential and nursing homes and day centres.

Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students.

Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development to support your own development and the development of the service. Including participating in any audit or research being completed by the service

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Complete comprehensive autonomous and multi- professional assessments.

To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with an exacerbation of a frailty related condition and will likely have Multiple co-morbidities including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis using evidence based outcome measures.

Participate in the Assessment Process when appropriate, performing overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate including the ordering of moving and handling equipment relevant to rehabilitation need.

Perform overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate. To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. Agencies include General Practitioners, Adult Care Services, Healthcare Professionals, voluntary agencies and residential homes.

You will be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment and sharing information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow the guidelines in circumstances where patients do not have capacity to provide informed consent. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Member of Professional Body (CSP)
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
• Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience
• Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal and Neurorehabilitation.
• Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
• Experience of current assessment and treatment techniques/modalities
• Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups

Desirable

• Experience in service development projects.
• Experience in Falls Prevention and community work
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience in supervising staff and students

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
• High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
• Ability to apply core physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with physiotherapy.
• Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format including report writing skills
• Good IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
• Ability to teach junior staff/students/peers through and in-service training programme.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and guidance e.g. NSF, NICE.
• Ability to effectively use Systmone and Microsoft teams.

Personal/Physical Attributes

Essential

• Personally and professionally responsible.
• Able to self motivate.
• Willing and able to work as a team member.
• Flexible adaptable and reliable.
• Able to identify service development needs.
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict
• Able to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Physically fit to perform the job description requirements with or without adaptations. To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Potentially need to travel across the four localities which make up West Hertfordshire if required.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Hospital

Barnet Road

London

EN6 2RY

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