Rotational Physiotherapist

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5 - 37.5 hours - Permanent
We are looking for a full-time physiotherapist to join our band 5 community rotations, working in friendly and welcoming teams that are based across the community in Tameside. Rotational staff will get to experience working with different services and varied professional groups. This helps to build understanding and awareness of how our integrated tier operates and provides an important opportunity to build links across different patient pathways through the trust. The successful applicants will rotate between our inpatient rehabilitation service at the Stamford Unit, the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy team, the Integrated Urgent Care Team, the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team and MSK outpatient clinics.
You will need a BSc/MSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC, or an undergraduate student nearing course completion.
As rotations include working in our community services, you will need to be able to work from different bases and must therefore be able to meet the travel requirements of the post, have access to a car and hold a clean, valid, UK (or equivalent) driving licence. Applicants who are unable to do this need not apply. Some of our therapy services also operate a 7-day service so you will be required to work weekends, late/early shifts and bank holidays.
To provide skilled physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients in a variety of community settings that include; Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Inpatient Intermediate care, Integrated Urgent Care Team (IUCT), Community Physiotherapy and Community Neuro Rehab Team.
To undertake a role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To communicate with patients/service-users/carers/relatives in any means required in a sensitive and appropriate manner (verbal, gesture, written)
To advise other agencies, health care professionals, carers and families in physiotherapy issues.
To provide reports as appropriate for other agencies e.g. social services.
To gain consent from patients and negotiate agreed goals and treatment plans
To be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients, colleagues and self during the treatment period in accordance with professional standards and health and safety regulations.
Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment including mobility aids and aids to daily living.
To assess, plan, implement, analyse and review complex situations under supervision
To use therapeutic equipment, including electrical equipment, safely and be responsible for its safekeeping and maintenance
To manage people with chronic diseases and have the ability to recognise the need to refer to other agencies e.g. Medical consultants, social services or to discuss with more senior Physiotherapy staff.
To evaluate treatment approach and adjust accordingly
To report adverse incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
To work to standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and national standards e.g. NSF’s.
To demonstrate good time management skills to plan and prioritise own client caseload effectively.
To attend in-service training and mandatory training as per the Trust requirements
To be responsible for maintaining Patient records in line with Trust policy and professional standards.
To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data protection act and professional standards
To demonstrate a proactive approach to work
To assist in the training of other colleagues as appropriate
To support and supervise non-qualified colleagues.
To have a working knowledge of Trust policies/procedures and CSP code of conduct and adhere to these at all times
To participate in personal development review, and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set objectives
To participate in departmental staff meetings, unit development meetings and departmental audits
To be aware of, comment on and/or actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
To embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements within the workplace.
Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role
To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain CPD portfolio which reflects personal development
To be accountable for own actions, with support through regular supervision.
To be accountable for the delegation of work to unqualified staff
To participate in clinical audit projects as required by Tameside Hospital Foundation Trust
Maintain own professional standards and continued professional development file.

To advise and train patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies to ensure physiotherapy treatment is fully integrated into the patients care programme.
Represent the physiotherapy department in the inter-disciplinary team, providing advice to other health professionals.
To supervise physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, physiotherapy students and assistant practitioners.
To be an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.
To undertake patient visits and attend meetings training etc hence have access to a vehicle and a valid, up-to-date UK Driver’s license.
Work across 7 days including weekend days and Bank Holidays where the service operates across 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
To manage a caseload of patients.
Using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To delegate appropriate work to unregistered staff within the multi-disciplinary team
To participate in the triage, assessment and treatment process for patients referred to the services in the current rotation.
To motivate patients to work with treatment programmes and towards treatment goals.
To provide treatment, which will include use of therapeutic electrical equipment, manual handling and therapeutic handling of patients.
Provide ongoing reassessment and evaluation of response to treatment and adjust goals accordingly.
To provide advice on patient care to other health, social and voluntary sector services