Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6467039-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
General Rotational Physiotherapist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you looking to work for an award winning, nationally recognised provider of outstanding care? University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the Country.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team and provide excellent patient care in an environment where staff are supported to innovate and lead improvement. You will be based at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals with rotations in the out-patient, and in-patient settings. You will be well supported by the highly experienced team-lead physiotherapists with excellent opportunities to develop your own clinical and leadership skills, working within a strong peer group of other physiotherapists and alongside a strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team. This Band 6 position is an excellent opportunity to develop your established skills further within a dynamic, forward looking and innovative department.
Main duties of the job
- To provide advanced assessment and treatment for a range of highly complex patients within the physiotherapy service
- To supervise, teach and appraise Band 5 physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To support the team lead with operational management.
- To participate in CPD, IST, audit, evidence based projects and service development projects which may include making recommendations for change in practice.
- To remain competent for respiratory on-call and to work as part of the respiratory on-call rota
- To participate in the development, planning and evaluation of related services across the Trust.
- To participate in implementation of policy and changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
The post covers a range of clinical specialities,
- Respiratory
- Orthopaedic
- General Medicine
- Front Door Frailty Team
- Neurology
- MSK Outpatients
- Paediatrics
Areas for rotation are subject to change according to service needs and developments.
To manage a significant clinical caseload and support clinical staff on a day to day basis, working with the Team Leads to ensure quality service delivery.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure effective communication with other professions both verbally and in writing e.g. medical notes and reports to assist achievement of patient centred goals and maximising the patient’s potential.
- To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication difficulties e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties, dementia, and for people who do not have English as their first language. This will involve the effective use of verbal, written, pictorial, tactile and visual communication tools.
- To be able to communicate with patients effectively in both a one to one and a group or class setting.
- To liaise with other physiotherapists in regard to patient care, and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where required
- Educate patients, carers and relevant MDT staff on a range of topics including Physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic positioning, exercises, mobility activities and advice and education with regards to patient condition
- Use empathetic, tactful and interpersonal skills to encourage and empower patients and carers to maximise patients’ rehabilitation potential; giving opportunity for unloading / sharing of concerns and issues
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news.
- To be able to motivate others such as staff and patients through effective communication skills.
- Attend Handover & MDT meetings to represent current Physiotherapy management with regards to patient progress and potential and be able to make to decisions accordingly
- To liaise with other team members and team lead with regards to day to day issues and ward management e.g. staff shortages, increased patient caseload.
- To use effective communication skills to reduce actual or potential conflict situations that may occur with patients, relatives, colleagues etc. To be able to manage situation sensitively, in accordance with trust policies and seeking senior support where required
- To be a patient advocate when required and liaise with those involved in patient care
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and Senior Staff on all professional matters.
- To attend and be an active participant in relevant peer group and departmental staff meetings.
- To be aware of the standard information available for patients and use it appropriately.
- Keep accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient contact in line with CSP standards and local guidelines including uni and multi-professional documentation
- To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups, appropriate to the clinical field.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to telephone enquiries / messages/ e mails received
Please see Job Description for more information
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Member of CSP
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent). UK registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Skills Non-Clinical
Essential criteria
- Competent IT, presentation, and teaching skills
- Experience of supporting, developing and training staff.
- Documented evidence of recent relevant CPD including evidence of Reflective Practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of being involved in the clinical education of students
Skills Clinical
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 5 Band 5 rotations in a variety of areas in the NHS including in-patient and out-patient settings.
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex needs
- To be respiratory on-call competent
Desirable criteria
- 20 months Band 5 experience within the NHS including all core rotations
- Up to date with professional practice and research
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Experience of appraising and supervising less experienced staff and students.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting / supervising staff with performance development needs
- Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload, and complete clinical and non-clinical duties.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of EDI within a Healthcare setting
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Willingness to participate in the orthopaedic and respiratory (with appropriate competency training and assessment) on-call / weekend rota (pro-rata frequency)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Findlay
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903205111
- Additional information
Or please contact Hayley Fairclough: [email protected]
ext number 85591
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