Are you a qualified NHS Physiotherapist looking for your next career step? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to work within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Beds.

As a Specialist Physiotherapist you will be working alongside a team of other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and support staff, to deliver rehabilitation and ongoing care.The Team provides therapy and nursing input into 92 beds based within different care homes throughout the City.

Our caseload is referred to us from the Acute Hospital wards for patients with complex medical history including fractures, frailty, respiratory issues, cardiac conditions, amputations and neurology problems. Our patients are with us for a short term rehabilitation programme to facilitate returning home as quickly as possible.

Applicants should possess discharge planning skills and be an exemplary team worker. Good communication skills are essential and you should be comfortable with dealing with multiple agencies and family members. You must possess appropriate clinical skills to delivery safe and effective physiotherapy treatment and goal setting to our elderly client group.

Main duties of the job

You will be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of patients/clients based in our community units and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver the best possible care for patients. You should possess excellent communication skills, and ideally have post-registration experience within rehabilitation settings.

You will apply clinical reasoning skills and specialist knowledge of physiological processes with neurological, musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic conditions and be able to recognise when a patient may need onward referral. Formulating and undertaking evidence-based rehabilitation plans is crucial to this role taking into account the management options available.

You will have the guidance and supervision of our clinical specialists and wider team, to offer support and help you manage your caseload of complex patients.

We offer in-service training programs to support staff to continue with postgraduate training and develop both clinical and leadership skills along with regular supervision/mentorship and there are also opportunities to get involved in service improvement.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy
• Current HPC Registration
• Evidence of Post-Graduate training relevant to Intermediate Care within the NHS.

Desirable

• Practice placement qualification
• Teaching and education certification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a range of clinical settings to include orthopaedics, neurology, general medical, respiratory
• Significant experience of working with older people in the above settings
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Intermediate Care Services within the NHS.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of complex discharge planning in the NHS
• Team working and evidence of leadership experience considering NHS policy/procedure
• Has an understanding of current National policies and priorities relating to Intermediate Care and Older People.
• Supervision of junior physiotherapy/support staff and/or students.

Desirable

• Community and Intermediate Care working experience
• Experience progressing challenging conversations.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedic and respiratory conditions within the elderly patient group and physiotherapy interventions to manage these
• Knowledge of Interdisciplinary team working within the NHS service
• To respond appropriately, organise and respond efficiently to complex information/situations and maintain a professional approach under pressure
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• Knowledge and application of standardised NHS Intermediate Care assessments
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Evidence of performance with NHS PDR process and evaluation
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of NHS clinical governance and its application.

Desirable

• Understanding of Physiotherapy in an NHS intermediate care setting.
• Presentation and training skills.
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise own performance.
• Understand and manage team dynamics within the remit of the role.

Other Factors

Essential

• To possess a full, clean UK driving licence and having daily access to a vehicle is essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Community Nursing Home Units

ICRB Admin Base, Lightwood House, Lightwood Lane

Sheffield

S8 8BG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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