Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Service covers 365 days a year, weekend, bank holiday and late shifts covered on a rota system
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5 hours a week: 7 day service, weekend and bank holiday (working on a rota system))
- Job ref
- 190-7535-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lightwood House
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/06/2024
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
STH Community Services rated outstanding by the CQC are looking to recruit a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Part time position available in the South of the city. You will join our supportive multi-disciplinary team as a specialist physiotherapist delivering assessment and rehabilitation to patients within their home.
You will work with a varied caseload including respiratory, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurology conditions. You will have direct access to clinical specialists for support with complex patients. We also encourage staff to take a specialist lead in a specific area of choice to support the team.
We provide an excellent in-service training programme and support staff to continue with their post graduate training not only clinically train but also managerially. The service is involved in national research and innovative projects such as the use of digital technology.
The service plays a key role in the advancement of integration, working closely with health, social care and voluntary sector colleagues to provide integrated care and promote independence.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of physical/mental health needs in a community setting.
- To manage a caseload of community based patients with complex needs using specialist skills and evidence based/patient centred principles
- To supervise/train inexperienced physiotherapists/ assistants/ students working within the service.
This service is a 7 day service, which includes Bank Holiday cover but this is done on a rota basis.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post graduate experience of physiotherapy in adult rehabilitation at senior level in NHS
- Experience of supervising / managing / developing junior / assistants through PDR and teaching in NHS
- Experience of audit in the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Experience of involvement in service development
- Involvement in research
- Experience of working in a Community Setting
- Experience at Specialist Band 6 level in NHS
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment
- Relevant validated clinical courses to post graduate level or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file
Desirable criteria
- First line management / Leadership course at post graduate level
- Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate student supervision
Further Training
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy in a relevant clinical speciality and ability to apply in NHS Community Setting
- Detailed knowledge of standards and guidelines relating to physiotherapy practice with this client group
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Desirable criteria
- A working knowledge of the needs of patients with mental health issues
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills to manage yourself and other supervised staff to contribute to service delivery
- Computer Literate with excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Other Factors
Essential criteria
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Willingness to work flexibly including working outside of traditional normal working hours in accordance with service need.
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
- Rachel Brandreth
- Job title
- Operational Lead South ICT Therapy Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07773074055
- Additional information
Rachel is available Tuesday to Friday 8.30-4.30.
Alternative Contact is Fiona Kay Band 7 Clinical Lead
Tel :07817233245
Fiona is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9-5
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