Band 6 Physiotherapist - SIF / Surgery

This post is for a Band 6 Physiotherapist at UHCW NHS Trust within the Surgical Therapy Team, working predominantly with SIF (Severe Intestinal Failure) patients and working closely with Gastroenterology patients The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with severe intestinal failure and / or complex needs, using evidence based and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting. Alongside this, the post holder will work on the gastroenterology ward and support the wider surgical team. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, and ensure the development of staff and students through the use of supervision, training and appraisal. The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development. The post holder will provide ward based respiratory Physiotherapy to patients who may be acutely unwell.,

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To provide specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and how to apply this effectively within SIF patients and specialised area.
• To provide ward based Respiratory Physiotherapy, including tracheostomies.
• To support the learning and development of students and staff
• To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. SIF specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
• To work within the Acute and Community settings as required
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.