About this role
Job summary
Why not consider a job in Sheffield?
Sheffield has an excellent reputation as 'the outdoor city' with a multi-cultural population, good transport links with the rest of the UK, a host of independent retailers, excellent food outlets, cinemas, theatres and 2 highly-rated Universities that provide AHP, nursing and medical training.
We are offering an opportunity to join a highly specialist, friendly team. It is ideal for someone to specialise in working with people with a progressive long term neurological condition, who has the enthusiasm and motivation to help people achieve what is important to them. We are keen to recruit staff who want to contribute to change and continue to shape our services for the future.
There are 5 other Physiotherapists in the NES and a wider team of AHPs, assistants, nurses, clinical / neuro psychologists.
We want you to be part of ongoing reflection and service development / quality improvement and optimising the patient experience and outcomes. There is a strong commitment to PPI work and co-production; In service training programme and supervision.
We are able to provide significant financial support for CPD.
This post is for 12 months to cover for secondment, working 33.75 hrs per week and the successful candidate will need to be able to transport themselves to visit clients in the community.
Please read on for more information, and do give us a call if you want to discuss anything in more detail
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of community based clients with complex needs, resulting from congenital or acquired - progressive or traumatic neurological disorders using highly specialist skills and evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To provide leadership and support for inexperienced junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. Contributing to service development and innovation.
To contribute to the maintenance and development of the discipline specific for SHPU and to provide highly specialist advice for the specialist client group both within LTNC and across Sheffield.
About us
At SHPU, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description Job responsibilities
To contribute towards and promote the coordination of relevant statutory and non-statutory health and social care services in order to optimise patient benefits and adhere to local and national guidelines and legislation
To work as an autonomous practitioner and as a lone worker in the community.
To exercise a degree of professional autonomy and make clinical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role and to practice within agreed protocols to support the client group to provide a single accessible service.
To undertake any other duties, which may be allocated by the Team Manager within the general scope of the post, and appropriate to the grade, after negotiation, adequate training and appropriate supervision (e.g. lead projects to review and improve service delivery)
Clinical
To accept clinical responsibility for clients with varied challenges requiring advanced clinical reasoning and specialist therapeutic intervention and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To independently manage and accept clinical responsibility for a designated specialist caseload of adult clients with complex presentation, prioritising need and working in conjunction with other members of the team and seeking support as required.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in approach to assessment, treatment planning, intervention, clinical reasoning
To undertake comprehensive and specialist assessments of clients using investigative and analytical skills in order to make a differential diagnosis and to formulate individualised treatment plans
To contribute to the decision making about the treatment, planning and long term management of individual clients as an integral member of the Long Term Neurological Conditions Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Team as well as highlighting ongoing risk and recommendations for future care across statutory and non-statutory services.
To plan, organise and deliver group therapeutic activities where appropriate, co-ordinated with other members of the team, taking into account clients physical cognitive and psychological capabilities.
To monitor, modify and evaluate treatment in order to measure outcomes and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date clinical and non-clinical documentation e.g. written and electronic records and activity data in line with legal and departmental requirements.
To provide specialist reports and care plans to the client, relatives, statutory and non-statutory services which reflect detailed specialist knowledge and accurate communication of complex condition-related information in multi-agency settings relevant to the practice area.
To complete risk assessments and plans in order to identify and manage risk and respond appropriately, such that the risk is reduced e.g. suicide, criminal proceedings and substance misuse issues.
To undertake appropriate therapeutic handling and moving within clinical and non-clinical settings. This may involve bending, kneeling or frequent repetitive activities often in confined and restrictive spaces. And to provide education for safe usage of equipment to clients, families, carers and other service providers as appropriate
To work with clients, carers and relatives who may have distressing social/clinical circumstances, often imparting complex or difficult information.
To provide therapy services in working conditions which may be hazardous e.g. exposure to body fluids, aggressive persons, visits to high risk areas, visits to situations of conflict and other associated risks.
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of the post holders work in all community settings and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of the work area, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents and accidents to senior staff, completing risk assessments and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
To be responsible for equipment used in clinical duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competent use of equipment, safe use of equipment and teaching, training or supervision of practice with clients, carers or other services
To assess capacity with support as required, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To demonstrate skills in receiving and communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information to clients and carers, who may have barriers to understanding in order to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of conditions.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, education and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals and external agencies to promote understanding of the aims of the rehabilitation package to ensure a consistent approach to client care and treatment e.g. moving and handling and management of risks. To deal with initial verbal complaints sensitively avoiding escalation where possible.
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of clients.
Leadership
To be responsible for the overall planning, co-ordination and allocation of work for the post holders discipline. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients on the caseload and support more junior staff to do likewise.
To provide effective leadership, performance management, supervision guidance and appraisal for junior staff.
To delegate and monitor clinical duties to therapists and or assistants ensuring that they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and are competent to work autonomously within the community
Service Development
To lead and manage designated projects in relation to operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within LTNC services. To undertake research and audit projects relevant to LTNC services. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date data and statistics for the use of the department To comply with the requirements of SHPU in relation to policy, governance and legislation and to review and update policy and procedure as appropriate e.g. infection control, information governance etc. Professional
To ensure client confidentiality when dealing with complex cases, multiple agencies and the community setting. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including confidentiality, note writing and in line with professional codes of conduct. To promote awareness of the role of the post holders profession within the team, trust, locally and nationally. To train, supervise and assess students from Higher Education institutions and work collaboratively towards standards of clinical and professional tutoring. To comply with the requirements of HCPC and relevant professional body CSP To participate in and lead as appropriate the staff appraisal scheme, Personal Development Plan (PDP), LTNC staff induction, provide clinical and professional supervision to junior staff and provide ongoing training programmes for staff. To comply with requirements for Clinical supervision and professionally reflect on ethical issues through evidence collected in relevant professional portfolio. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Person Specification
knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge of LTNC in a relevant clinical specialty (e.g. MS,PD, MND, degenerative diseases, mental health, social care) and an ability to apply this in community setting Knowledge of a broad range of conditions both acute and deteriorating, affecting client group in the recovery, re-enablement and future care planning pathway Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work as part of a team building effective working relationships
Desirable
A working knowledge of the needs of clients with mental health issues A working knowledge of the needs of clients with social care issues
training and qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy. Current HCPC registration and relevant Professional Body Registration ( CSP). Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file. Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate student supervision.
Desirable
First line management / Leadership course at masters level Relevant validated clinical courses to Masters level or equivalent knowledge / experience
Experience Essential
Post graduate experience in clinical speciality within the NHS Experience of supervising / managing / developing junior staff, rehabilitation assistants through PDR and teaching. Experience of audit and application and interpretation of outcome measures.
Desirable
Previous experience at Specialist level Experience of involvement in service development Involvement in research
Other Essential
Meet health requirements of the Trust. Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address LTNC building
Albert Terrace Rd
Sheffield
S6 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)