Job Summary
These exciting positions are ideal for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to patients following Elective Orthopaedic surgery. You will join our established team of therapists who cover the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Leicester General Hospital, working across Inpatient Wards and Pre-Assessment Clinic. You will work collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges.
You will manage a clinical caseload of patients on the Elective Orthopaedic Inpatient Wards by completing timely assessments of patients and develop individualised treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility and discharge plans.
You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of Orthopaedic conditions. You will work closely with both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, developing your skills and competencies, treating patients from admission through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
The post involves taking on responsibility for managing a caseload, which will involve providing therapy/rehabilitation/discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions affecting them both physically and psychologically. You will also be required to communicate with carers and family members in a sensitive and professional manner. You will plan and implement interventions (functional and cognitive) and evaluate outcomes of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy treatments under the supervision of an appropriate Registered Healthcare Professional.
You will be facilitating timely discharge of patients post-surgery, to support with the patients recovery and preventing delays. You will be required to refer onto to the appropriate agencies as needed.
There will be close working with other members of the MDT to be able to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams.
Development of skills and knowledge within this post will be of a high priority. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training and working with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, and research and education excellenceAnd we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional
- Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team
- Contribute to the provision of assessment and intervention within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles
- To manage a clinical caseload, which has been delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional
- To work to service priorities
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- Understand the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
- Actively participate in the planning, development and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities.
- Gather relevant information working under protocols and form a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and respond by referring or escalating concerns to a registered health care professional
- Will be expected to supervise staff and support less experienced staff and students, including apprentices
- Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service
- To assist staff to make the best use of departmental resources ensure efficient delivery of planned workload
- Support the induction of new team members. Participate in training and support of less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respect of tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice
- To adhere to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust policies and procedures including specific service policies and procedures
- To work with those who have communication/language difficulties and complex needs to overcome, in a sensitive and professional manner
- Develop, maintain and promote effective professional working relationships with other disciplines and members of the team.
- To liaise with other disciplines concerned with the care and treatment of patients
- To participate in and actively contribute to departmental meetings
- To maintain high standards of verbal and written communication
- To maintain a professional level of record keeping in accordance with UHL Documentation Policies
Person Specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Core knowledge of clinical and technical roles and responsibilities, including clinical risk assessment
- Demonstrates the ability to use initiative
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to organise own work and complete in a timely manner
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the acute hospital setting
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Expresses enthusiasm for the post and desire to work in the clinical area
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a level 3 qualification, with relevant experience to Diploma level
- Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills for routine and complex information
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to work with other people
- Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of team working
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising and training others
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 December 2024
