Job summary
An unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for working with older adults to support the inpatient mental health service based at NewHaven, The Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for older adult mental health and person-centred care.
Are you
a dynamic physiotherapist, who loves building rapport with patients:
Looking for a supportive team within an inpatient setting
committed to delivering high-quality care
an experienced band 5, ready to take on a band 6 post? Or: A band 6 physio ready for the next challenge?
Do you want:
a caseload requiring skills from a broad range of rehabilitation specialities
to work creatively with physical activity to improve wellbeing.
to have flexibility and variety in your day
Previous experience in mental health is desirable, however is not essential as the post holder would receive peer clinical supervision with an emphasis on supporting mental health patients.
Please be advised NHS Jobs Service will not be available
- 6pm on Friday 19 April to 9am on Monday 22 April 2024
- 6pm on Friday 26 April to 9am on Monday 29 April 2024
Do not attempt to use the service at these times and consider this for your application submission.
Main duties of the job
The role includes requires you to:
undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatment
of patients who have been admitted to hospital due to their mental health needs,
including dementia.
use health promotion, interpersonal skills and
physical activity to promote physical wellbeing and to reduce risk of physical deterioration.
work flexibly and with the multidisciplinary
team, to plan, deliver and evaluate patient's progress
maintain clinical record keeping and use Trust
IT systems.
use 1:1 exercise intervention, group activity, and
support patients with accessing the community
support the Occupational Therapy Team with community
assessments.
Improve the provision of physical activity
through service development and quality assurance
educate health care professionals, physiotherapy
students, carers in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to
CPD of the MDT
provide physiotherapy
assessment to the Older Adult Hospital at Home Service
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will :
- work autonomously, with a caseload of patients across the
inpatient wards based at NewHaven
- take a lead in the physiotherapy assessment
of patients, develop individualised treatment plans using clinical reasoning
- communicate effectively with patients and
carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- assess mental capacity for physiotherapy
interventions provided and work within a legal framework with patients who lack
the capacity to consent to treatment.
- demonstrate understanding of clinical
governance and risk management and apply this to working with patients who may
have high levels of risk associated with their mental health presentation.
- support Physiotherapy students on clinical placement.
- undertake Manual Handling Assessor training, to support the delivery of
mandatory training for clinical staff and to provide support to carers.
- undertake training in Safety Intervention.
- Maintain CPD, clinical supervision will be provided via a peer support
framework.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will :
- work autonomously, with a caseload of patients across the
inpatient wards based at NewHaven
- take a lead in the physiotherapy assessment
of patients, develop individualised treatment plans using clinical reasoning
- communicate effectively with patients and
carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- assess mental capacity for physiotherapy
interventions provided and work within a legal framework with patients who lack
the capacity to consent to treatment.
- demonstrate understanding of clinical
governance and risk management and apply this to working with patients who may
have high levels of risk associated with their mental health presentation.
- support Physiotherapy students on clinical placement.
- undertake Manual Handling Assessor training, to support the delivery of
mandatory training for clinical staff and to provide support to carers.
- undertake training in Safety Intervention.
- Maintain CPD, clinical supervision will be provided via a peer support
framework.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post- graduate) courses/CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical field
- Experience at Band 6
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of Audit and research processes
- Knowledge of IT Skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to work independently and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post- graduate) courses/CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical field
- Experience at Band 6
- Experience of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of Audit and research processes
- Knowledge of IT Skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to work independently and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
