Band 6 Physiotherapist, Acute Medical team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team within the acute medical team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals. The post holder will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team delivering physiotherapy to effectively treat a variety of different conditions and pathologies on the inpatient wards, facilitate hospital discharge and provide rehabilitation towards patient centred goals. We are a friendly and welcoming team.

The post will include using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and maintain associated records for patients with multi-pathology and complex needs. You would also have a responsibility for managing your own specialist clinical caseload and be required to work flexibly across all aspects of the service

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team and deliver physiotherapy to patients in the acute medical wards at South Tyneside or Sunderland Hospital. You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide variety of clinical skills including respiratory and rehabilitation skills and complex multi pathologies. In addition to your clinical skills you require proven problem-solving skills to prevent hospital readmission, and demonstrate resilience and flexibility in dealing with changes in service provision.

You will have responsibility for supervising and coaching physiotherapists, students and support staff within the service. You will require good time management, and prioritising skills working closely with the physiotherapy teams and the multidisciplinary team members. There will be support for Continuous Professional Development.

The team is a 7 day service and therefore, you would be expected to be part of our weekend and Bank holiday rota and overnight on call service. The post may include respiratory outpatient clinics.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist team using specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions.

To begin to develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.

To consolidate post-graduate skills and continue professional development, including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training.

To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision.

Participate in research, service development and/or quality improvement activities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of post-graduate competence, knowledge and skills in medicine/surgery.

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate and post-graduate level in medicine/surgery.
• Post-graduate experience in medicine/surgery.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills with complex patient presentations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Desirable

• Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Attitude

Essential

• A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Good levels of general fitness
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Adaptability

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex caseloads
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills
• Presentational skills

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

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