Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Frailty Physiotherapist (Full Time)

An

exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist with a

specialist interest in Frailty and Older Peoples Medicine.

The

frailty service is a priority for the trust. The trustwide service is being

invested in and is under-going exciting positive changes to enhance the

services provided. The right candidate will be a part of this service

progression and will be able to positively support and participate in further

changes.

This is a permanent full-time post based at the Worcester

Acute Hospital, Worcester

Clinical supervision and line management will be provided

to you by the Team Lead in Frailty. You will have the opportunity to develop

your leadership and management skills, working closely with senior members of

the team as well supporting the team leads in managing staffing levels and

caseload.

You

will be supported in your continued professional development, and will be

committed to improving the quality and development of our service. You will be

encouraged to be involved in quality improvement and service development work,

and post graduate training is actively promoted.

There is an expectation that

you participate in existing respiratory or orthopaedic out of hours and weekend

services dependant on experience and service need.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and be clinically responsible for providing a timely, evidence-based service to older people living with frailty, who are admitted to our inpatient wards at Worcester Royal Hospital

You will be responsible for the clinical supervision and management of band 5 physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers. You will also provide support to the rotational band 6s physiotherapists and will be encouraged to participate in the trust wide Band 6 peer group meetings.

You will work closely with the Frailty Team leads across sites to support and deliver cross site training and education for the team.

You will be encouraged to take on a lead role as clinical educator for physiotherapy students. The team facilitates different student placement models such as a 2:1 model, and you will be supported by the Physiotherapy Placement Lead.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large

acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute

services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a

larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from

three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our

caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred

care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to

work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our

everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise

accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working

within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a

DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check

(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting

Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0809

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Post

TitleSenior

Static Frailty Physiotherapist

Pay

Band6

Hours37.5

hours per week

ContractPermanent

Location / DepartmentWorcester Physiotherapy Department

(working across Trust)

Speciality Physiotherapy

Accountable toTherapy Manager

Key Working

Relationships

Physiotherapists

in given speciality across the three sites.

Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members

of the MDT, supports staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge

co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students and university staff,

palliative care team.

Risk

Assessment

This post

involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning,

assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during

walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including

repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive exercises, bed

exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for

several short periods throughout the day. Close contact with patients including

the performance of invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas

sampling frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum,

urine, blood, vomit and faeces. There is

frequent need for prolonged concentration when assessing and treating highly

complex patients and a need to act rapidly in potentially life-threatening

situations.

There

is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally

distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death

and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed. Work pattern is

often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes and managerial

deadlines.

Job

Purpose

Working

as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care

through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment

programmes.

To

take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or

for a particular patient type.

To

provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff

and students.

To

participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To

communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to

determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To

undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To

contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work.

To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as

appropriate to speciality.

Key

Duties

Clinical

To

be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice,

including the management of patients receiving treatment.

To

undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting

with simple and complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To

be able to apply knowledge and highly developed skills from a wide range of

specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, care of

the elderly dependant on given area of speciality underpinned by evidence.

To

use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to

establish accurate diagnosis.

To

use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments

to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best

practice.

To

demonstrate a high level of skill in dexterity, co-ordination and sensory

skills to deliver appropriate treatments selected from a range of physiotherapeutic

interventions e.g normal movement, motor relearning, manual therapy techniques,

respiratory techniques, use of NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and

electrotherapy dependant on area of speciality.

To

regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the

treatment accordingly.

To

use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate

course of action and discharge plan.

To

maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records

including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.

To

ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To

be an active participant on the evening and weekend On Call Service, which

includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids.

This may also include the treatment of children. Rota will depend on Speciality

To

be responsible for leading patient classes, e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee

group and rheumatology classes dependant on area of speciality.

Communications

To

assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with

patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To

communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise

rehabilitation potential.

To

demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance,

explanation and negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective

communication may be evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered

perception, hearing loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear. Barriers to effective communication will

regularly be evident.

To

write clear and concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment

of patients, in accordance with professional standards.

To

use written information in assisting the patient to understand their condition

and involvement in the treatment process.

To

liaise with the designated Team Lead Physiotherapist regarding the workload of

the area.

To

liaise with senior physiotherapy staff regarding highly complex cases.

To

liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals

regarding patient care.

To

liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding

patient care.

To

liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences,

MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

To

produce written discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants

or other referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education and Training

To

be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree

personal objectives to be achieved within area of speciality and formulate a

personal development plan.

To

maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means

(internal/external courses, journal reviews, self-directed study) in order to maintain

up to date clinical knowledge.

To

keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based

practice.

To

participate in all annual mandatory training.

To

demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance in physiotherapy practice.

To regularly evaluate physiotherapy practice through the use of outcome

measures and audit.

To

undertake, or assist with Research and Development activity.

To

participate in training by the regular delivery of presentations to fellow

physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To

supervise and appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as

delegated by senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To

adhere to local department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management

To

prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.

In

the absence of the Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and

allocate staff in order to provide an efficient service.

To

ensure the Team Lead is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality

by regular reporting.

To

be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental

policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.

To

maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.

To

ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and

appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and

carers as needed.

To

act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and

report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

To

provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for

managerial purposes.

Professional

To

maintain Health Professions Council (HPC) registration adhering to the

Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To

maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical

Governance and the HPC Standards.

To

work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of

Physiotherapy.

To

be responsible for maintaining own competence through self-directed learning

and reflective practice.

To

assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Job responsibilities

Post

TitleSenior

Static Frailty Physiotherapist

Pay

Band6

Hours37.5

hours per week

ContractPermanent

Location / DepartmentWorcester Physiotherapy Department

(working across Trust)

Speciality Physiotherapy

Accountable toTherapy Manager

Key Working

Relationships

Physiotherapists

in given speciality across the three sites.

Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members

of the MDT, supports staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge

co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students and university staff,

palliative care team.

Risk

Assessment

This post

involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning,

assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during

walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including

repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive exercises, bed

exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for

several short periods throughout the day. Close contact with patients including

the performance of invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas

sampling frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum,

urine, blood, vomit and faeces. There is

frequent need for prolonged concentration when assessing and treating highly

complex patients and a need to act rapidly in potentially life-threatening

situations.

There

is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally

distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death

and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed. Work pattern is

often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes and managerial

deadlines.

Job

Purpose

Working

as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care

through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment

programmes.

To

take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or

for a particular patient type.

To

provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff

and students.

To

participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To

communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to

determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To

undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To

contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work.

To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as

appropriate to speciality.

Key

Duties

Clinical

To

be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice,

including the management of patients receiving treatment.

To

undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting

with simple and complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To

be able to apply knowledge and highly developed skills from a wide range of

specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, care of

the elderly dependant on given area of speciality underpinned by evidence.

To

use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to

establish accurate diagnosis.

To

use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments

to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best

practice.

To

demonstrate a high level of skill in dexterity, co-ordination and sensory

skills to deliver appropriate treatments selected from a range of physiotherapeutic

interventions e.g normal movement, motor relearning, manual therapy techniques,

respiratory techniques, use of NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and

electrotherapy dependant on area of speciality.

To

regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the

treatment accordingly.

To

use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate

course of action and discharge plan.

To

maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records

including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.

To

ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To

be an active participant on the evening and weekend On Call Service, which

includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids.

This may also include the treatment of children. Rota will depend on Speciality

To

be responsible for leading patient classes, e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee

group and rheumatology classes dependant on area of speciality.

Communications

To

assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with

patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To

communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise

rehabilitation potential.

To

demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance,

explanation and negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective

communication may be evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered

perception, hearing loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear. Barriers to effective communication will

regularly be evident.

To

write clear and concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment

of patients, in accordance with professional standards.

To

use written information in assisting the patient to understand their condition

and involvement in the treatment process.

To

liaise with the designated Team Lead Physiotherapist regarding the workload of

the area.

To

liaise with senior physiotherapy staff regarding highly complex cases.

To

liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals

regarding patient care.

To

liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding

patient care.

To

liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences,

MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

To

produce written discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants

or other referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education and Training

To

be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree

personal objectives to be achieved within area of speciality and formulate a

personal development plan.

To

maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means

(internal/external courses, journal reviews, self-directed study) in order to maintain

up to date clinical knowledge.

To

keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based

practice.

To

participate in all annual mandatory training.

To

demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance in physiotherapy practice.

To regularly evaluate physiotherapy practice through the use of outcome

measures and audit.

To

undertake, or assist with Research and Development activity.

To

participate in training by the regular delivery of presentations to fellow

physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To

supervise and appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as

delegated by senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To

adhere to local department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management

To

prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.

In

the absence of the Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and

allocate staff in order to provide an efficient service.

To

ensure the Team Lead is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality

by regular reporting.

To

be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental

policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.

To

maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.

To

ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and

appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and

carers as needed.

To

act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and

report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

To

provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for

managerial purposes.

Professional

To

maintain Health Professions Council (HPC) registration adhering to the

Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To

maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical

Governance and the HPC Standards.

To

work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of

Physiotherapy.

To

be responsible for maintaining own competence through self-directed learning

and reflective practice.

To

assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner Team player Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Approachable and consistent

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy Health Profession Council Registration Appropriate postgraduate qualifications / training

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Trust values and behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities or within speciality if a static post Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD
• Supervision and development of assistants and students

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in speciality at a senior level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues

Desirable

• Teaching skills Leadership skills Presentation Skills

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner Team player Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Approachable and consistent

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy Health Profession Council Registration Appropriate postgraduate qualifications / training

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Trust values and behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities or within speciality if a static post Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD
• Supervision and development of assistants and students

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in speciality at a senior level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues

Desirable

• Teaching skills Leadership skills Presentation Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Post

TitleSenior

Static Frailty Physiotherapist

Pay

Band6

Hours37.5

hours per week

ContractPermanent

Location / DepartmentWorcester Physiotherapy Department

(working across Trust)

Speciality Physiotherapy

Accountable toTherapy Manager

Key Working

Relationships

Physiotherapists

in given speciality across the three sites.

Medical and nursing staff, other health care professionals and members

of the MDT, supports staff, community care co-ordinators, discharge

co-ordinators, patients, carers, relatives, students and university staff,

palliative care team.

Risk

Assessment

This post

involves frequent manual handling activities e.g. hoisting, positioning,

assisting sitting/standing, transferring, giving physical support during

walking practice/exercise and occasional pushing of large items of equipment.

There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort, including

repetitive techniques e.g. manual chest techniques, passive exercises, bed

exercises and an occasional requirement for intensive physical effort for

several short periods throughout the day. Close contact with patients including

the performance of invasive techniques such as Airway suction and Blood Gas

sampling frequently exposes the post holder to bodily fluids e.g. sputum,

urine, blood, vomit and faeces. There is

frequent need for prolonged concentration when assessing and treating highly

complex patients and a need to act rapidly in potentially life-threatening

situations.

There

is frequent need for prolonged concentration and involvement in emotionally

distressing situations, such as dealing with bad news, terminal illness, death

and bereavement, where empathy and support for patients, carers and other team

members will be needed. Work pattern is

often unpredictable with frequent interruptions/changes and managerial

deadlines.

Job

Purpose

Working

as an autonomous practitioner, to provide high quality patient focussed care

through assessment, diagnosis, development and delivery of individual treatment

programmes.

To

take the responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of service or

for a particular patient type.

To

provide supervision, support and education to qualified and unqualified staff

and students.

To

participate in departmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To

communicate with the MDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to

determine admission prevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To

undertake outpatient activity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To

contribute to our 7-day service on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work.

To complete on call over a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as

appropriate to speciality.

Key

Duties

Clinical

To

be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice,

including the management of patients receiving treatment.

To

undertake clinical assessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting

with simple and complex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To

be able to apply knowledge and highly developed skills from a wide range of

specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal outpatients, care of

the elderly dependant on given area of speciality underpinned by evidence.

To

use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to

establish accurate diagnosis.

To

use judgemental skills and comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy treatments

to formulate individual treatment programmes based on evidence of best

practice.

To

demonstrate a high level of skill in dexterity, co-ordination and sensory

skills to deliver appropriate treatments selected from a range of physiotherapeutic

interventions e.g normal movement, motor relearning, manual therapy techniques,

respiratory techniques, use of NIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and

electrotherapy dependant on area of speciality.

To

regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust the

treatment accordingly.

To

use clinical knowledge to formulate a prognosis and recommend an appropriate

course of action and discharge plan.

To

maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous treatment records

including valid consent appropriate to the intervention.

To

ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To

be an active participant on the evening and weekend On Call Service, which

includes advanced respiratory techniques and non-invasive ventilatory aids.

This may also include the treatment of children. Rota will depend on Speciality

To

be responsible for leading patient classes, e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee

group and rheumatology classes dependant on area of speciality.

Communications

To

assess capacity, gain valid consent and to work within a legal framework with

patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To

communicate effectively, verbally and through touch, with patients to maximise

rehabilitation potential.

To

demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance,

explanation and negotiation, with patients with barriers to effective

communication may be evident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered

perception, hearing loss, mental disabilities, pain and fear. Barriers to effective communication will

regularly be evident.

To

write clear and concise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment

of patients, in accordance with professional standards.

To

use written information in assisting the patient to understand their condition

and involvement in the treatment process.

To

liaise with the designated Team Lead Physiotherapist regarding the workload of

the area.

To

liaise with senior physiotherapy staff regarding highly complex cases.

To

liaise with medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals

regarding patient care.

To

liaise and where appropriate advise patients, carers and relatives regarding

patient care.

To

liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences,

MDT meetings and ward rounds as appropriate.

To

produce written discharge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants

or other referring health professional regarding the patients condition within

Speciality.

Education and Training

To

be appraised by the Team Lead Physiotherapist within area of speciality, agree

personal objectives to be achieved within area of speciality and formulate a

personal development plan.

To

maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means

(internal/external courses, journal reviews, self-directed study) in order to maintain

up to date clinical knowledge.

To

keep abreast of new developments in clinical physiotherapy and evidence based

practice.

To

participate in all annual mandatory training.

To

demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance in physiotherapy practice.

To regularly evaluate physiotherapy practice through the use of outcome

measures and audit.

To

undertake, or assist with Research and Development activity.

To

participate in training by the regular delivery of presentations to fellow

physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To

supervise and appraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as

delegated by senior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To

adhere to local department and trust policy.

Organisation and Management

To

prioritise and manage own patient workload and that of supervised staff.

In

the absence of the Team Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and

allocate staff in order to provide an efficient service.

To

ensure the Team Lead is fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality

by regular reporting.

To

be aware of and adhere to National, Professional, Trust and Departmental

policies and recommend changes for own work area following audit or research.

To

maintain a safe environment at all times for patients, visitors and staff.

To

ensure safe use of all mechanical and electrical equipment or orthoses and

appliances used in the care of patients, providing advice to other staff and

carers as needed.

To

act immediately to rectify any unsafe practices or environments witnessed and

report adverse incidents or near misses according to Trust policy.

To

provide statistical information regarding own workload as required for

managerial purposes.

Professional

To

maintain Health Professions Council (HPC) registration adhering to the

Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

To

maintain own Continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical

Governance and the HPC Standards.

To

work within the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of

Physiotherapy.

To

be responsible for maintaining own competence through self-directed learning

and reflective practice.

To

assist with research, audit and service development projects.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Commitment to working in Worcestershire

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner Team player Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic Able to show initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Approachable and consistent

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy Health Profession Council Registration Appropriate postgraduate qualifications / training

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Trust values and behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate our Trust values and behaviours Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for
• help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns. Ensuring people feel cared for we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others. Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities or within speciality if a static post Experience of working in an acute NHS environment Evidence of relevant and recent CPD
• Supervision and development of assistants and students

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members Active participation in audit or research Experience of working in speciality at a senior level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality Effective team working skills Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities Understanding of current NHS issues

Desirable

• Teaching skills Leadership skills Presentation Skills