Are you an enthusiastic and committed Physiotherapist, who is passionate about rehabilitation in Intermediate Care, and can be part of our team in delivering the best practice to our patients? We are offering an opportunity to an experienced Physiotherapist to take on this intermediate care role.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Intermediate Care Service within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The service includes intermediate care beds across sites within the Rotherham Borough.
The role involves delivering rehabilitation and reablement to the population of Rotherham. The majority of the caseload being older people with a variety of complex conditions. There is the requirement to work flexibly throughout the intermediate care service as needs arise, and to contribute to a 7 day service.
The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers. The team works closely with a wider MDT of Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Unit Managers, care and enabling staff and voluntary sector.
Main duties of the job
Provide a specialist high standard Physiotherapy service, including the supervision of band 5 Therapists, support staff and students within areas of work, primarily in the community setting/residential rehab beds and any other area as service requires. Manage a caseload of patients/clients with varying complex needs. Provide interventions in locations across the health community covered by The Rotherham NHS foundation Trust as required. Contribute to the delivery of services to meet Trust objectives.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST Post-graduate qualifications relevant to rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines An understanding of Professional Standards Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Desirable
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
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Essential
Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
Clinical experience of working within General rehab in the community rehabilitation speciality Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD Experience of working within a multi-professional team Experience of elderly rehabilitation Experience of management of resources Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Desirable
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9165-24-10-109 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Intermediate Care Service within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The service includes intermediate care beds across sites within the Rotherham Borough.
The role involves delivering rehabilitation and reablement to the population of Rotherham. The majority of the caseload being older people with a variety of complex conditions. There is the requirement to work flexibly throughout the intermediate care service as needs arise, and to contribute to a 7 day service.
The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Therapy Support Workers. The team works closely with a wider MDT of Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Unit Managers, care and enabling staff and voluntary sector.
Main duties of the job
Provide a specialist high standard Physiotherapy service, including the supervision of band 5 Therapists, support staff and students within areas of work, primarily in the community setting/residential rehab beds and any other area as service requires. Manage a caseload of patients/clients with varying complex needs. Provide interventions in locations across the health community covered by The Rotherham NHS foundation Trust as required. Contribute to the delivery of services to meet Trust objectives.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST Post-graduate qualifications relevant to rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines An understanding of Professional Standards Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Desirable
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Pin
Essential
Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
Clinical experience of working within General rehab in the community rehabilitation speciality Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD Experience of working within a multi-professional team Experience of elderly rehabilitation Experience of management of resources Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Desirable
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9165-24-10-109 #J-18808-Ljbffr
