Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Location
Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Exeter, ex2 9hs
Salary: £35392.00 to £42618.00
Date posted: 23rd February 2024
Closing date: 10th March 2024
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Thisvacancy has arisen at an exciting time of change within our learning disabilityservice for an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist with diverseclinical skills based in the Exeterand East Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
The teamprovides a client focused community based service to adults with a learningdisability and complex health needs which cannot be met by mainstream services.
Aswell as working with the Exeter and East MDT, you will be a part of the Devonwide specialist physiotherapy team. We are a Monday to Friday 9-5 service, thisis a fulltime vacancy however part time hours and flexible working can beconsidered. Hybrid working is also possible.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and experience in workingwith complex physical health needs. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential if you have the required transferrable skills. Both internal and external training opportunities are available and encouraged.
You will have responsibility for a caseload and be required to work confidently with adults with complex postural and physical needs, completing thorough assessments and providing evidence based treatment programmes as well as training family and carers in 24 hour postural management. There will be opportunities to participate in hydrotherapy, postural management clinics and to work closely with senior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and students.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Details
Job Title:
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band:
Band 6 1.0 WTE
Directorate:
Specialist Services
Department:
Learning Disability Services Intensive Assessment & Treatment Team
Base:
Responsible To:
Lead Physiotherapist and IATT Manager
Job Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Details
Job Title:
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band:
Band 6 1.0 WTE
Directorate:
Specialist Services
Department:
Learning Disability Services Intensive Assessment & Treatment Team
Base:
Franklyn House, Exeter & St Michaels, Honiton
Responsible To:
Lead Physiotherapist and IATT Manager
Job PurposeAs a physiotherapist in the Adult Intensive Assessment and Treatment Team, the post holder will:
Provide specialist physiotherapy for adults with a learning disability where access to generic physiotherapy treatment is not appropriate for them.
Use Physiotherapy skills to treat complex muscular-skeletal physical problems which often occur in combination with other cognitive and/or sensory disabilities
Improve mobility for people with physical disabilities through the assessment and provision of specialist equipment e.g. wheelchairs, postural support systems and other assistive technologies
Work closely with other multi-disciplinary team members, carers and services to enable community inclusion and promote independence through reducing reliance on paid support
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary and physiotherapy team and contribute appropriately to all service requirements and developments
Ensure safe practice and adherence to Safeguarding policies and procedures
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Planning and Organisational Skills
Plan, prioritise and organise own workload as well as the workload of any staff supervised by the post holder, monitoring and adjusting activities and programmes as necessary.
Participate in the planning, leading and organisation of service development projects
Use effective time management skills to maximise productivity
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
Apply specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those with profound and complex needs
Contribute/lead relevant service user planning and review meetings
Plan and lead groups when this is deemed a suitable method of service delivery
Ensure all treatment records are completed according to Trust policy
Practice according to the standards set out by the Health Professions Council
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
Participate in supervision of own practice completing any agreed actions
Provide supervision and support to designated assistant staff
Ensure efficient management of time and resources
Participate in training of self and others as relevant to post
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
Ensure all records are up to date and compliant with the data protection act and Trust recording standards
Use all available IT applications to enhance the communication of treatment plans to users, care providers and carers
Responsibility for Research and Development
Freedom to Act
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.
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