Specialist Physiotherapist

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic experienced physiotherapist to join our well-established team. The Team provides services to patients in the following area: sGeneral ITU, Head and Neck, Renal which includes exposure to head and neck surgery, urology, general surgery and major trauma patients. Cardiothoracic ITU including CCU, out of hospital cardiac arrests, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology. Medical Respiratory including the Acute Medical Unit, A&E and Resus and Respiratory Wards including NIV and tracheostomy management. Post Critical Care rehabilitation (including outreach work and post-discharge follow up). Community respiratory liaison including respiratory outpatients domiciliary and pulmonary rehabilitation.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the education and training of other MDT members, rotational staff and non-respiratory staff who cover night on call duties. We have close links with St Georges University and there are also opportunities to participate in the training of undergraduates as part of their core respiratory modules

Main duties of the job

This post is a specialist respiratory rotational post that may require you to cover any of the following areas: General ITU, Head and neck surgery, Urology, General surgery and major trauma patients. Cardiothoracic ITU including CCU, out of hospital cardiac arrests, Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracics and cardiology. Medical Respiratory including the Acute Medical Unit, A&E and Resus and Respiratory Wards including NIV and tracheostomy management. Post Critical Care rehabilitation (including outreach work and post-discharge follow up). Respiratory outpatients and Community Respiratory liaison including pulmonary rehabilitation.

The post holder is required to undertake a specialised respiratory assessment of own workload of patients, who may have complex presentations and from this assessment formulates a treatment plan and carries out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner.

The post supervises and supports recently qualified physiotherapists/technical instructors/physiotherapy assistants/students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.

We support post holders to undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit as appropriate.

There is also the opportunity to deputise for physiotherapy team leaders in operational management

About us

The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

St George's University Hospital's NHS Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is a specialist respiratory rotational post that may require you to cover any of the following areas: General ITU, Head and neck surgery, Urology, General surgery and major trauma patients. Cardiothoracic ITU including CCU, out of hospital cardiac arrests, Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracics and cardiology. Medical Respiratory including the Acute Medical Unit, A&E and Resus and Respiratory Wards including NIV and tracheostomy management. Post Critical Care rehabilitation (including outreach work and post-discharge follow up). Respiratory outpatients and Community Respiratory liaison including pulmonary rehabilitation.

The post holder is required to undertake a specialised respiratory assessment of own workload of patients, who may have complex presentations and from this assessment formulates a treatment plan and carries out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner.

The post supervises and supports recently qualified physiotherapists/technical instructors/physiotherapy assistants/students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.

We support post holders to undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit as appropriate.

There is also the opportunity to deputise for physiotherapy team leaders in operational management

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

oDegree or equivalent in physiotherapy oHPC registration oEvidence of CPD, in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

oPost graduate education completed or in progress. oSpecial interest group membership

Experience

Essential

oMinimum of 1 year's NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience). oBroad range of experience at band 5 level in each of: ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, outpatients and elderly care oParticipation in on-call and weekend respiratory rota oExperience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team, including setting team goals oAbility to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT oMinimum 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

oPrevious experience at Band 6 level oStudent supervision / clinical education oExperience of the research process oTeaching experience in in-service programmes oCommittee membership, health and safety oExperience of clinical education of undergraduate students

Skills

Essential

oFluent in written and oral English, and able to present complex information in a clear and logical manner oGood assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach including the assessment of symptom behaviour, history taking and gathering of physical/objective testing and hypothesis formation oAbility to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate oTo actively participate in staff training oAbility to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system oComputer literacy oPresentation skills oAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities oAbility to cope with working in a stressful environment oAble to motivate self and others oAbility to work autonomously

Desirable

oSupervision of other staff, physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor oAbility to run courses - internal / external

Knowledge

Essential

oRemains updated with professional practice and new research oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of the patients

Desirable

oEvidence of participation in research / audit

Other

Essential

oPhysically fit and able to comply with the Trust's Manual Handling Guidelines oAble to perform on call and weekend duties oProfessional attitude/behaviour oCompliance with the Trust's No Smoking Policy and Dress Code (uniform) Policy oAble to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working

Desirable

oDriving Licence

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