Specialist Physiotherapist

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity within CNTW NHS Trust has become available for a Specialist Physiotherapist to work into the Older Adult's Community Mental Health Service in Newcastle.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working within mental health services. Previous experience working with older adults is desirable and knowledge of the impact of mental health on physical performance and an interest to work within this clinical area is required.

You will work across a range of services which consists of Older Person's Community Treatment Teams, Younger Person's Dementia Team and Castleside Day Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be a highly skilled and knowledgeable team player who is able to think holistically and creatively in order to deliver specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health and /or neurological conditions, alongside our multi-disciplinary team. You will work alongside the clinical leads and other colleagues within the wider team, you will undertake the service development and implementation of evidence based core pathways across inpatient services. Using research, innovation, and quality improvement.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health and / or Neurological conditions.

To triage and prioritise physiotherapy referrals in order to implement effective and timely caseload management.

To provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and facilitate the delivery of physiotherapy student education within the clinical setting.

Participate in service improvement and assist with the implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and provide clinical supervision, support, teaching and leadership to staff and contribute to in service training.

You must be able to meet the transport requirements of this post.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 10th May 2024

Closing date : 24th May 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent. State registration with HCPC. Further relevant post qualifying training.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

experience of working within a MDT knowledge of evidence based practice and implementation within physiotherapy services Have substantive post qualifying experience To be able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills in the development of specialist treatment programmes

Desirable

Registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Knowledge and experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/ planning and monitoring of services Leadership training

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to organise own caseload in a flexible manner Ability to supervise and delegate tasks to a physiotherapy assistant and /or students Ability to use IT systems and apply these skills Highly developed communication skills Ability to adapt within a changing environment.

Desirable

Experience of working with older people Knowledge of a range of mental health conditions

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

Flexible, confident and reliable Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations Enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Adaptability to a range of continually changing situations

Additional Requirements

Essential

Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
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