Job Introduction
We are looking for a highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to support the rehabilitation service on Bentley and Runfold wards at Farnham hospital.
You will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team, working to provide rehabilitation for a wide range of orthopaedic, medical and complex conditions. These patients may have acute or chronic impairments often with complex presentations. The patients are transferred from Frimley Park Hospital to complete their period of rehabilitation at Farnham Hospital where the focus is on safe and timely discharges home.
The post involves taking a leading role in planning, coordinating delivery and evaluating the physiotherapy service on the wards working collaboratively with the Occupational Therapists.
We actively participate in clinical supervision, in-service training and have an annual appraisal system to help develop you personally and your CPD. The role will involve supporting Band 5 & 6 and therapy assistants in their development and supervising students on placement. We promote evidenced based practice using national guidelines and recent evidence through journal reviews.
The role will include participation in clinical governance, including active involvement in audit and reporting.
Base: Bentley Ward, Farnham Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QS
Outline of Provisional Job Schedule:
Current position available is for 22.5 hours although this can be flexible.
We welcome applications from current band 6 post holders who are looking to develop.
If you would like to discuss this role informally please contact Amanda Edwards 01483 908180
Main Responsibility
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake detailed assessments, documenting findings demonstrating clinical reasoning skills.
- To deliver high quality evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation to support the management of patients with a range of conditions. This will include therapeutic manual handling involving light to moderate physical activity.
- To maintain accurate records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.
- To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in patient care, both within the organisation and those outside to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.
- To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff which may include imparting unwelcome news.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To have knowledge of and ability to use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.
- To appreciate cultural & religious differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Therapy manager and senior staff on all professional matters.
- To participate in clinical audit as part of our compliance in clinical governance
- To represent the physiotherapy team at relevant wards rounds, meetings and case conferences to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
- To work as part of the team (both Physiotherapy team and wider MDT) to provide an efficient and effective service.
- To demonstrate leadership with service development
- To supervise band 6, 5, therapy assistants and students, supporting the development of their roles
- To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.
- Deputise for the Therapy manager when required.
- To participate in training for physiotherapy and wider MDT
- To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This will include active participation in journal clubs, clinical supervision, in-service training, audit and any external training courses
- To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.
- To participate in weekend working rota.
The Ideal Candidate
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience across a variety of rotations including working within the NHS.
- Fluent In spoken and written English
- Computer literate
- UK Driving Licence
Package Description
As a Band 7 Physiotherapist, you’ll be part of our valued team that covers Surrey.
You will feel valued as a Band 7 Physiotherapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- £43,742 - £50,056 Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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