We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering excellent standards of care, to join our committed Physiotherapy team at Fairfield Independent Hospital.
The successful post holder will work flexibly as part of a 7-day working rota according to the needs of the service, which will include weekends and on-call.
You will be treating a variety of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders and have a workload that includes in-patient and out-patient post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation. You will be expected to deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessments and treatment programmes.
A Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent and HCPC professional registration is essential.
Main duties of the job The role will involve the physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders. The caseload is variable and involves in-patient orthopaedic rehabilitation.
The main duties of the role are to assess and make treatment plans for individual patients and communicate this to them while referring to other agencies if appropriate. You will evaluate patients' progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required.
You may have to work in isolation without support from other physiotherapy staff and so will require specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders including orthopaedic surgery. A sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk is required.
About us Fairfield Independent Hospital offers high-quality, compassionate care of which we are very proud. In addition to being a great place to work, set in beautiful countryside surroundings, we offer the following:
free on-site car parking
subsidised meals
contributory pension
discounted gym membership
development training and support in a learning-rich environment
flexible employment options
Job responsibilities
To assess and make treatment plans for individual patients, communicating information to patients in a sensitive and understanding manner, which enables them to understand their condition and be able to ask relevant questions. Refer to other agencies if appropriate. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake a caseload to a high professional standard using highly developed and wide-ranging specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience including postgraduate training.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management and treatment of patients.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients involving carers and relatives as necessary.
To discuss assessment with consultants in order to initiate non-physiotherapeutic investigations where appropriate.
Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, and knowledge of treatment skills. Evaluate patients' progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required. Involve carers with treatment when appropriate, which can involve teaching and assessment of their ability to be involved.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients' circumstances, including due regard for cultural, social, and linguistic differences.
To be highly skilled in communicating effectively with patients and their relatives/carers to enable them to understand their condition, and to give sensitive/emotive information about diagnosis and/or outcomes. Understanding and overcoming barriers to effective communication.
To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal/ethical framework with patients and relatives/carers.
To work in isolation without support from other physiotherapy staff. This requires specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders including orthopaedic surgery. You will be able to choose the most effective treatment/s for the individual patient.
To encourage patients to follow self-treatment programmes to establish self-reliance and to use non-medical facilities in the community where appropriate.
Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialties.
To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out treatments and interventions that require exertion of moderate physical effort on a daily basis. This frequently includes heavy patients and confined spaces.
Work within Hospital clinical and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others' quality of practice as appropriate.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate this in daily practice.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice.
Person Specification Knowledge
Knowledge & experience in a wide range of conditions and awareness of evidence-based practice.
Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission requirements.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
Other requirements
Flexible approach to working hours including a 7-day working pattern.
Able to recognise own stress and act on it appropriately.
Able to maintain own judgement under pressure.
Motivated.
Committed to maintaining and improving own standards.
Committed to providing high-quality care as demanded through the Clinical Governance Agenda.
Flexibility to undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by Orthopaedic Manager.
Able to occasionally deal with distressing circumstances pertaining either to patients or colleagues.
Experience
Evidence of recent and continuous appropriate experience including orthopaedics.
Evidence of undertaking safe practice.
Willingness to undertake and complete tasks.
Demonstrate effective management of own workload and autonomous practice.
Evidence of undertaking relevant postgraduate training/CDP including reflective practice.
Skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate or show potential to lead a team.
Effective participant in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Effective delegation of duties to other staff.
Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of all principles surrounding risk management, data protection, consent, confidentiality, etc.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Show evidence of doing or have potential to supervise and teach more junior members of staff, students, and other members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy/ Grad Dip Physiotherapy or equivalent.
HCPC registration / CSP membership.
MSc Physiotherapy.
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.
Depending on experience, up to £20.37 per hour depending on experience.
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The successful post holder will work flexibly as part of a 7-day working rota according to the needs of the service, which will include weekends and on-call.
You will be treating a variety of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders and have a workload that includes in-patient and out-patient post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation. You will be expected to deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessments and treatment programmes.
A Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent and HCPC professional registration is essential.
Main duties of the job The role will involve the physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders. The caseload is variable and involves in-patient orthopaedic rehabilitation.
The main duties of the role are to assess and make treatment plans for individual patients and communicate this to them while referring to other agencies if appropriate. You will evaluate patients' progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required.
You may have to work in isolation without support from other physiotherapy staff and so will require specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders including orthopaedic surgery. A sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk is required.
About us Fairfield Independent Hospital offers high-quality, compassionate care of which we are very proud. In addition to being a great place to work, set in beautiful countryside surroundings, we offer the following:
free on-site car parking
subsidised meals
contributory pension
discounted gym membership
development training and support in a learning-rich environment
flexible employment options
Job responsibilities
To assess and make treatment plans for individual patients, communicating information to patients in a sensitive and understanding manner, which enables them to understand their condition and be able to ask relevant questions. Refer to other agencies if appropriate. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake a caseload to a high professional standard using highly developed and wide-ranging specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience including postgraduate training.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management and treatment of patients.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients involving carers and relatives as necessary.
To discuss assessment with consultants in order to initiate non-physiotherapeutic investigations where appropriate.
Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, and knowledge of treatment skills. Evaluate patients' progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required. Involve carers with treatment when appropriate, which can involve teaching and assessment of their ability to be involved.
To adapt practice to meet individual patients' circumstances, including due regard for cultural, social, and linguistic differences.
To be highly skilled in communicating effectively with patients and their relatives/carers to enable them to understand their condition, and to give sensitive/emotive information about diagnosis and/or outcomes. Understanding and overcoming barriers to effective communication.
To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal/ethical framework with patients and relatives/carers.
To work in isolation without support from other physiotherapy staff. This requires specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders including orthopaedic surgery. You will be able to choose the most effective treatment/s for the individual patient.
To encourage patients to follow self-treatment programmes to establish self-reliance and to use non-medical facilities in the community where appropriate.
Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialties.
To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out treatments and interventions that require exertion of moderate physical effort on a daily basis. This frequently includes heavy patients and confined spaces.
Work within Hospital clinical and professional guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others' quality of practice as appropriate.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate this in daily practice.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice.
Person Specification Knowledge
Knowledge & experience in a wide range of conditions and awareness of evidence-based practice.
Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission requirements.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
Other requirements
Flexible approach to working hours including a 7-day working pattern.
Able to recognise own stress and act on it appropriately.
Able to maintain own judgement under pressure.
Motivated.
Committed to maintaining and improving own standards.
Committed to providing high-quality care as demanded through the Clinical Governance Agenda.
Flexibility to undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by Orthopaedic Manager.
Able to occasionally deal with distressing circumstances pertaining either to patients or colleagues.
Experience
Evidence of recent and continuous appropriate experience including orthopaedics.
Evidence of undertaking safe practice.
Willingness to undertake and complete tasks.
Demonstrate effective management of own workload and autonomous practice.
Evidence of undertaking relevant postgraduate training/CDP including reflective practice.
Skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate or show potential to lead a team.
Effective participant in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Effective delegation of duties to other staff.
Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of all principles surrounding risk management, data protection, consent, confidentiality, etc.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Show evidence of doing or have potential to supervise and teach more junior members of staff, students, and other members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy/ Grad Dip Physiotherapy or equivalent.
HCPC registration / CSP membership.
MSc Physiotherapy.
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.
Depending on experience, up to £20.37 per hour depending on experience.
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