Band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Medical HSEP Team
We have an opportunity at Barnet Hospital to recruit a dynamic Band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to become part of our integrated Medical HSEP (Health Services for Elderly People) therapy team 22.5hrs/week. Our team includes therapy support workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. All disciplines are dedicated to providing and improving our excellent quality of care for older patients and those living with frailty and dementia. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and passionate therapist, who is keen to develop their specialist clinical knowledge in frailty as well as their management skills. They should be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent organisational and clinical skills within the fast paced in-patient setting, to facilitate safe discharges and provide excellent quality of care. There are many opportunities to lead on and participate in Quality Improvement projects and assist in setting new directions for our service. Good communication skills and the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice is required. You will be joining a well established and supportive integrated Therapy team and work closely with, and be supported by, the Clinical Lead and an Advanced Frailty Practitioner. It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7 day working roster and bank holiday cover. About us
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and you will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills within Trust values and CPD guidelines. Support and supervision will be provided. Our multidisciplinary Therapy Services department is committed to staff and service development and offers a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's learning objectives and the needs of the service. The post holder will uphold the royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel: Welcome all of the time Confident because we are clearly communicating Respected and cared for Reassured that they are in safe hands Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Values
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values in a logical manner with proficient language Education & Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning Demonstration of interest in Frailty and team specialty through attendance at relevant courses Membership of a specialist interest group ie AGILE Experience
Post registration experience in in-patient Medical HSEP and Frailty Extensive experience working in an acute healthcare setting and complex discharge planning Experience in audit Experience in coaching, supervising and teaching staff Evidence of leadership and first line management Experience in acute medicine in area of Medical HSEP and frailty Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner Ability to work as part of a team including MDT Good organisational skills Reflect & critically approve own performance Ability to lead and motivate self and team Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks Ability to laterally think and problem solve Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area Awareness of current health issues Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure Excellent presentation & training skills Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty Personal Qualities
Committed to personal and team development Adaptable and supportive of change Punctual and reliable Research-minded with in area of Frailty Able to work on different sites Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision 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. £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
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We have an opportunity at Barnet Hospital to recruit a dynamic Band 7 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to become part of our integrated Medical HSEP (Health Services for Elderly People) therapy team 22.5hrs/week. Our team includes therapy support workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. All disciplines are dedicated to providing and improving our excellent quality of care for older patients and those living with frailty and dementia. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and passionate therapist, who is keen to develop their specialist clinical knowledge in frailty as well as their management skills. They should be forward thinking and pro-active with excellent organisational and clinical skills within the fast paced in-patient setting, to facilitate safe discharges and provide excellent quality of care. There are many opportunities to lead on and participate in Quality Improvement projects and assist in setting new directions for our service. Good communication skills and the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice is required. You will be joining a well established and supportive integrated Therapy team and work closely with, and be supported by, the Clinical Lead and an Advanced Frailty Practitioner. It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7 day working roster and bank holiday cover. About us
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and you will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills within Trust values and CPD guidelines. Support and supervision will be provided. Our multidisciplinary Therapy Services department is committed to staff and service development and offers a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's learning objectives and the needs of the service. The post holder will uphold the royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel: Welcome all of the time Confident because we are clearly communicating Respected and cared for Reassured that they are in safe hands Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Values
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values in a logical manner with proficient language Education & Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Demonstration of commitment to lifelong learning Demonstration of interest in Frailty and team specialty through attendance at relevant courses Membership of a specialist interest group ie AGILE Experience
Post registration experience in in-patient Medical HSEP and Frailty Extensive experience working in an acute healthcare setting and complex discharge planning Experience in audit Experience in coaching, supervising and teaching staff Evidence of leadership and first line management Experience in acute medicine in area of Medical HSEP and frailty Effective written and verbal communication skills to a range of audiences Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and management of complex cases Ability to relate clinical knowledge to practice Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner Ability to work as part of a team including MDT Good organisational skills Reflect & critically approve own performance Ability to lead and motivate self and team Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise case load and managerial tasks Ability to laterally think and problem solve Ability to apply appraisal teaching and supervision skills Highly specialist knowledge of current therapy in relevant area Awareness of current health issues Able to maintain judgment and make decisions under pressure Excellent presentation & training skills Clear vision of role/commitment to specialty Personal Qualities
Committed to personal and team development Adaptable and supportive of change Punctual and reliable Research-minded with in area of Frailty Able to work on different sites Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays in line with the Therapy 7 day working provision 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. £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
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