Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

This is a suitable position for an experienced band 5 ready to step up to Band 6 level or for an existing Band 6 Physio who wants a change and a new challenge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as a rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist within the team.

The successful applicant will be a vital part of the MDT in the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services in the team's portfolio. These include the Specialist areas of Respiratory (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), Cardiology (and Cardiac Rehabilitation), Gastro, Frailty, Complex Care as well as Medical Assessment areas.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous practitioner as part of the Inpatient Therapy Team supported by highly specialist therapists To work across different locations in the hospital and community including hospital wards, patient's own homes, outpatient clinics and group settings To perform therapeutic assessment of patients who present with diverse and complex chronic physical and psychological problems To provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes To deliver programmes of care, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions

About us

You must be committed to our Trust Values:

VISION OPENNESS INTEGRITY COMPASSION EXCELLENCE

The post offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification attached to this job vacancy outline the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of post graduate training in relevant Physiotherapy Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of appropriate professional body Membership of professional special interest group

Experience

Essential

Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising Extensive experience working within the field of Acute Medicine and complex care Experience of effective team working Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level

Desirable

Participation in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to Pulmonary Rehab Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively

Other

Essential

Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours.

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