Senior Physiotherapist for Frailty

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/:59

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Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 with acute hospital experience at a band 5 (or equivalent) to join the Frailty Physiotherapy Team based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post is permanent. This role will be focused on providing a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to clients within the Frailty Inpatient Physiotherapy service at Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will have excellent opportunities to develop your own skills and leadership, working within a strong and supportive MDT.

This Band 6 position is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative department with the opportunity to work in a brand new building, attend courses, preceptorship and development afternoons. Royal Sussex County Hospital is in a wonderful location, situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park and the sea, with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team and we look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit to discuss any aspects of this exciting role.

Main duties of the job

• As an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat specialist caseload of frailty patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determine a diagnosis and develop treatment programmes without direct supervision from Senior Staff.
• To work as an upskilled Physiotherapist alongside Occupational Therapy Staff
• To support Band 7 and Superintendent staff in the planning and organisation of physiotherapy team activities and programmes.
• To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students, and be involved in the teaching of MDT staff.
• To undertake evidence-based practice and participate in departmental research, data collection and audit.
• To adhere to Departmental protocols, Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Conduct, and National Standards where they exist.
• To remain competent for respiratory on-calls and to work as part of the respiratory rota.
• To be prepared to participate in future 7-day service provision if applicable.

Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Communication

• To adapt communication skills to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme, including patients with communication difficulties e.g. Dementia, learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments and non English speaking patients.
• To assess capacity to give consent, gain informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment such as patients who have dementia, dysphasia, dysarthria, cognitive and perceptual problems, learning difficulties or who are acutely confused.
• To persuade, motivate, reassure, empathise, explain and encourage patients in undertaking their treatment programme, ensure understanding of their condition and communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
• To clearly communicate sensitive information to staff, patients and carers. This may include explaining prognoses about long term disabilities, where an educational and counselling role is required.
• To be able to diffuse potentially hostile and antagonistic situations with staff, patients, and relatives using negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up to date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co ordinated multidisciplinary service. This may include attending case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning meetings.
• Ensure timely communication with the team leader on all professional matters.
• Respond promptly to telephone enquiries / messages/ e mail received.

Service Delivery and Improvement

• To plan and undertake the measurement and evaluation of practice and performance through clinical audit and studies with guidance from the Team Leader.
• To support more junior staff within the department to undertake clinical audit.
• To be proactive in working in an upskilled way with OT.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
• To assist Band 7 and Band 8a Staff in the proposal and implementation of Trust Policy and Service Developments within the physiotherapy department.
• To be responsible for the equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental equipment policy and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. To ensure the safe use of equipment and reporting of faults by self and others including patients, carers and other health professionals.
• To comply with and ensure implementation of all trust policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence to Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures.

People Management and Development

• To assist the team leader in the day to day supervision and coordination of the junior and assistant physiotherapy staff.
• To supervise less experienced staff and formulate Individual Development Plans and undertake regular appraisals with Junior and assistant staff.
• To supervise undergraduate physiotherapy students on clinical placements within the department.
• To lead interdisciplinary projects to develop the service, with assistance and guidance of more senior members of staff.
• To flexibly plan and prioritise own time to ensure that patient care, training, supervision, and meetings are undertaken with occasional guidance from Band 7 and Band 8a staff.
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