Full time Rotational Band 6 Respiratory Physiotherapist advert
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering respiratory physiotherapy on ITU and our medical, surgical and respiratory wards within the acute setting. The post holder will work and rotate within the inpatient acute services based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital.
We pride ourselves on integrated team working and strive for best clinical practice. The post holder will have the opportunity to enhance their respiratory skills and management of medical and surgical patients with support from our band 7 Advanced Physiotherapists in Respiratory and work within Respiratory and Amputee outpatients.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas; therefore, previous experience of working within a respiratory or intensive care field is essential.
Main duties of the job
To perform assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To participate in continuing professional and service development, and contribute to organisational objectives. Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Current registration with Health Professions Council Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio MCSP Membership Specific formal courses appropriate to post specialty Membership of professional special interest group Field work/clinical educators course EXPERIENCE
Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute inpatient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal, and neurology Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute NHS Hospital Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management Experience in supervision of students and junior staff Participation in audit and research and development activities SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards Positive response to constructive criticism Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time) Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness Able to fulfill the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations Ability to participate in on-call/emergency working rota Flexible to meet the needs of the service Full UK Driving Licence Availability of own car for work use 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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To perform assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To participate in continuing professional and service development, and contribute to organisational objectives. Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Current registration with Health Professions Council Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio MCSP Membership Specific formal courses appropriate to post specialty Membership of professional special interest group Field work/clinical educators course EXPERIENCE
Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute inpatient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal, and neurology Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute NHS Hospital Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours Experience of undertaking Senior (Band 6) role Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management Experience in supervision of students and junior staff Participation in audit and research and development activities SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team Ability to self-direct towards the attainment of clear goals Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards Positive response to constructive criticism Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time) Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Understand how to maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness Able to fulfill the physical demands of the role subject to reasonable adjustment Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations Ability to participate in on-call/emergency working rota Flexible to meet the needs of the service Full UK Driving Licence Availability of own car for work use 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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