Specialist Physiotherapist

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations. Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you. We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., Due to the promotion of the existing post holder we now a vacancy for this exciting role within the well-established Downham Market & Swaffham/Fens & Brecks Community Therapy Team. You will be working as a Specialist Band 7 Community Physiotherapist, supporting patients in the community setting and also in-reaching onto Swaffham Community Hospital ward. The role is based at Swaffham Community Hospital, approximately 35 minutes drive from Norwich or 25 minutes from Kings Lynn. The successful candidate would undertake a role in leading, planning, co-ordinating the delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service, whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus on patients presenting with complex presentations seen by the service as an autonomous practitioner. As a clinical specialist you will have a role in some management and leadership tasks, alongside the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Clinical Operations Manager. You will deputise for the Clinical Lead in their absence as required, and undertaken evidence-based projects, including recommendations for service development and participation in research and audit., Are you currently an experienced physiotherapist looking for a new challenge, with a wish to develop your current skill base and build on your existing leadership skills? If so, this role may be ideal for you. + Being professionally and legally accountable as an autonomous practitioner for your workload, including management of patients in your care and that of your team. + Undertaking skilled assessment using a variety of assessment techniques and advanced clinical reasoning. + Manage your own caseload of complex patients in the community and ward-based setting, using specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner. + Providing training in specialist knowledge for physiotherapy staff and the wider community nursing and therapy team. + Supporting clinical supervision and appraisals for physiotherapy staff, the wider therapy team and students. + Supporting service transformation, development and integration projects within the wider Primary Care Network and Integrated Care System. It is essential the post holder has the ability to travel to patients across Swaffham, Downham Market and the surrounding areas. West Norfolk is an area of contrast and beauty situated close to the borders of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title., You will have the opportunity to progress your clinical knowledge and skills through our in-service training program and will participate in regular supervision with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. Successful candidates will also attend a formalised trust induction programme, mandatory training programme and have opportunities to apply for additional training relevant to their role. There will also be opportunities to develop your management and supervision skills through NCHC's well established Leadership Roadmap Programme. We are committed to providing high quality care and have a strong agenda in improving quality, which includes the opportunity to become a Quality Champion. NCHC is committed to support staff wellbeing, and as such offers self-referral for staff physiotherapy, access to mental health support, occupational health support and NCHC has a Staff Wellbeing Board. Staff are encouraged to provide their feedback through the annual NHS Staff Survey, but we also complete quarterly pulse engagement questionnaires. Our trust values are Community, Creativity and Compassion. Our trust vision is to improve the quality of people' lives, in their homes and community through the best in integrated health and social care. Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.,

• Undertake a major clinical role in assessment, review and treatment to the adult population living in the community within West Norfolk. The role is based within the Swaffham, Downham , Fens and Brecks Therapy Teams, you will be based at Swaffham Community Hospital but you would be required to provide support to the teams across West Norfolk as required.
• To plan, deliver and co-ordinate therapy interventions for patients of a higher complexity across West Norfolk
• To be responsible for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Personal Development Plan (PDP) for members of the therapy team.
• To have an input into service development, under the direction of the Clinical Leads/ Service Manager, across West Norfolk and in conjunction with the rest of the team in response to NICE guidance, local governance and government policy.
Clinical The post holder will: 1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis. 2. Formulate and execute individualised therapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with a complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills. 3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. 4. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. 5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance. 6. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patient's cooperation in their treatment plan. 7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately. 8. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework. 9. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs. 10. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis. 11. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. 12. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills. 13. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems. 14. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. 15. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. 16. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. 17. Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills. Professional The post holder will: 1. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately. 2. Contribute to the staff rota on a monthly basis. 3. Contribute to the supervision of workload within the integrated team. 4. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate. 5. Support the Clinical leads and all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions. 6. Attend in-house training as required to develop current role. 7. Maintain own continual professional development. 8. Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc., as required. 9. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. 10. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies. 11. May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and other staff. 12. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses. 13. Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate. 14. Provide advice/training to other staff and supervise Occupational Therapists, support band 4 staff and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students. 15. Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence. 16. Be accountable for work delegated to others. Organisational The post holder will: 1. Undertake mandatory training as required. 2. Participate in a Personal Development Review process. 3. Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members. 4. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy. 5. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances. 6. Comment on draft policies. 7. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy. 8. Contribute to clinical audit as required. 9. Complete the staff survey as required. 10. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free. Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application. Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register. DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.