Physiotherapist - band 6

Job summary

Are you passionate about working in stroke? Do you want to build on your knowledge and skills within a specialist team? Would you like flexible working to support your work/life balance?

If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you

MCH are looking for a self-motivated and dynamic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly stroke team.

This exciting opportunity working with adults following a stroke has arisen due to expanding our team. We having funding for a part time ( hours) Band 6 physiotherapist to join our Community Stroke Team.

The role covers diverse communities across Medway and Swale and gives you the chance to work with your patient from hospital discharge to home. The stroke pathway consists of inpatientStroke Rehabilitation Units (SRU) at Harmony House and Sheppey Community Hospital, as well as Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) and Stroke Community Assessment Rehabilitation Team (SCART) for longer term rehab. You will have the opportunity to support your patients to achieve their goals for as long as clinically indicated.

You will be working as part of a specialist Stroke team including Speech and language therapist, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Assistants and Social Workers.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose, treat and manage own specialist caseload of patients and maintain associated records. To provide specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. To work with colleagues in an interdisciplinary manner for the benefit of stroke patients and the service, towards national and key service objectives. To train and support the carers of patients and participate in appropriate specialist training of colleagues. To advise and provide clinical support to therapists/staff on Physiotherapist issues. To supervise the work of assistants, technical instructors, students and other staff working with the postholder. To be able to work within own scope of practice and engage fully in the supervision and Performance Development Review processes.

About us

So what else?

This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development. We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support. You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

Informal visits can be arranged on request. We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme. MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients. Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and relationship skills To work alongside other Physiotherapist colleagues providing support and professional exchange of ideas and experience. To attend appropriate meetings within Stroke Services & when appropriate To liaise with the Lead Therapist and manager of Stroke Services To liaise with the area team lead clinician regarding day to day management of caseload with in Stroke Services To contribute to specialist clinical teams by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multidisciplinary team/other professions To work closely with clients, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the client management To share assessment findings, agree treatment plans, progress rehabilitation, give advice, teaching etc. This will include patients with communication and comprehension difficulties and those who may be unable to accept diagnosis/prognosis. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and carers to engage in the therapeutic process To demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations To deal with initial complaints sensitively and to process according to organisational policy To work with, and delegate work under protocol to Stroke Rehabilitation Assistants, and other junior colleagues. To liaise with health and social care professionals regarding patient care, treatment progress and discharge planning. To employ excellent verbal and written communication skills Maintain appropriate communication with the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist/Team Leader, participating in regular supervision of caseload and seeking advice when appropriate. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and Team plans and policies including integrated/multi-agency working To provide specialist advice to other parties as appropriate To explain the role of Stroke Rehab in work settings

Internal

Patients, Relatives and Carers

Referrers

Medical and Nursing Colleagues

Discharge Co-ordinator

AHP colleagues

Stroke Services

Head and Members of the Physiotherapy Therapy Team

Physiotherapy peers in Medway

External

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Special Interest Groups

Colleagues in Medway NHS Trust and Physiotherapy Teams

Colleagues in Intermediate Care Teams and Social Care

Physiotherapy and AHP colleagues in referring/receiving hospitals

Equipment Services: TCES/NRS, Wheelchairs, Prosthetics, Orthotics.

Knowledge, training and experience Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Current Health Professions Council registration Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Membership of Special Interest Group Post Graduate training courses, other CPD activities Broad range of experience at junior level. Experience of responding to demand/prioritising work/managing caseload Supervision of Physiotherapy students/junior staff Good knowledge of basic assessment and treatment of patients with a broad range of conditions- experience with neurological patients. Understanding of national and professional issues Knowledge or primary and secondary care services Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/carers Teaching and presentation skills Basic IT skills Able to demonstrate a holistic approach to patient management Able to work in and fully contribute to a team Basic audit skills Awareness of limitations, personal strengths and weaknesses Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Adopts a problem-solving approach Flexible, Reliable and organised Professional approach and appearance Negotiation and problem-solving skills Good organisational skills and prioritisation skills Experience of giving training and presentations Understanding of the roles of other professionals Knowledge of standards of record keeping To have experience of working independently as well as part of a team To identify personal and professional development evidence by a personal development plan as part of the appraisal process To demonstrate a working knowledge of the principals of clinical governance/audit and their application to professional practice. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of evidenced based practice in specialist clinical field Analytical and judgement skills To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. To analyse complex information regarding client care and compare a range of options for intervention To refer on to other specialist services as appropriate providing timely and detailed information to ensure good continuity of care. To make appropriate clinical decisions following specialist assessment, including recognising potential breakdown To undertake, record, continually review and work within individual patient Risk Assessments in line with local policy, referring to the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapy /Team Leader where risk cannot be safely reduced/managed. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence form specialist assessment To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor To identify training needs within the team To demonstrate that ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided Planning and organisational skills To contribute to the development of the team and wider stroke and Physiotherapy l Therapy services making recommendations to the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapy /Team Leader. To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of less senior staff and students on a daily basis as allocated by the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapy /Team Leader. Deputise for the Specialist Stroke Physiotherapy /Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for the operational management of the team, allocating work and organising the work of less senior staff and assistants to meet service priorities. Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meets legal, service and professional standards. To comply with organisational, departmental and Trust policies and procedures and be involved in commenting on and proposing changes to, polices and protocols. To collect and submit all data and statistics as required in a timely and accurate manner and ensure team members do so. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents or concerns. To manage clinical and non-clinical risk within own role according to team and Trust protocols including the development of individual patient clinical risk assessments and assist the Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapist/Team Leader in ensuring the whole team do likewise. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload, allocated staff and work demands to meet patient and service priorities, in conjunction with the Specialist Physiotherapy /Team Leader, alerting them of excessive demands and effects on patient care Physical skills To deliver individualised Physiotherapy treatment programmes using a broad range of Physiotherapy skills in individual and group settings. To provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients to maximise independence, enable adjustment to long term disability and support patients newly discharged from hospital. To work in an interdisciplinary way to provide comprehensive assessment of patients with a wide variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. Ability to travel across Medway and Swale in a timely manner Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Variety of experience at band 5 level inc neuro

Desirable

Experience of stroke community work

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of organisation, specific role and values

Desirable

Awareness of specific service

Experience

Essential

registered PT with HCPC membership

Desirable

Member of specialist interest group

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