Physiotherapist

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen to be part of our expanding multi-disciplinary frailty team and deliver care in our Proactive Frailty Care Planning Clinics across the six Integrated Neighbour Team locations in Buckinghamshire.

In our Proactive Frailty Care Planning clinics we conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs) on moderately frail patients to identify and solve problems before things go wrong.

The post holder would work as part of an MDT within the clinics but would autonomously assess the therapy needs of the patients and provide the necessary solutions to ensure patients can lead healthier, more independent lives.

Main duties of the job

The Physiotherapist will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines, working as an autonomous practitioner within their own competence; undertaking frailty health assessments and providing appropriate advice on therapy requirements.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP Membership
• Specific formal courses appropriate to post specialty.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of at least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post
• Previous experience in core physiotherapy specialties including acute inpatient care, respiratory, Musculoskeletal and neurology.
• Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields and demonstrates reflective learning.
• Experience of managing own caseload and prioritizing
• Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to decision making.
• Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• Knowledge of areas of influence of psychosocial and cultural factors on health/illness behaviours
• Participation in audit and research and development activities

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to the specialist clinical area of post.
• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/experience and utilize advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Able to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make clinical assessments and diagnosis.
• Able to carry out manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the day.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well-reasoned standards.

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Able to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations, using judgement to determine optimal intervention.