Bhsct Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Acute Surgical And Orthopaedics Band 6

Belfast Health And Social Care Trust; Belfast; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust in Belfast is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to work in Orthopaedics & Surgery. The post is Band 6 and based at RBHSC, delivering specialist assessment and treatment for children referred from paediatric surgical services.

You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary service, provide supervision, participate in extended hours/on-call, and contribute to teaching, governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics or relevant area.
• Full driving licence with access to transport.
• Commitment to CPD and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage own patient caseload with supervision as required.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Supervise less experienced staff and contribute to training.
• Participate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-management

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

IT and records

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registered

2+ years post-qualification paediatrics or related area

Driving licence

Job description

POST: Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Orthopaedics & Surgery

LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

BAND: 6

REPORTS TO: Principal Clinician RBHSC

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Physiotherapy Manager/ Professional Head of Physiotherapy service

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post-holder will work as a specialist static physiotherapist in the Orthopaedic and Surgical Physiotherapy team based in the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

They will be required to plan, organise and deliver physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients referred from a range of paediatric surgical specialties including general and specialist surgery, orthopaedic surgery and corrective spinal surgery.

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service for children and young people undergoing surgery to include specialist peri-operative and in patient care, and a co-ordinated discharge process.

They will be required to manage a ward and an outpatient caseload utilising evidence-based assessments, intervention, evaluation and timely discharge and to provide specialist advice within area of expertise to the child as appropriate, parents, carers and other staff.

The post holder will be required to provide clinical supervision and training to less experienced staff and facilitate and encourage a stimulating learning environment. This will include participating in & delivering in-service training, supporting quality improvement and audit and demonstrating self-directed learning.

The post holder will participate in the Physiotherapy Extended working and out of hours on call service.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

For each of the following, the postholder will;

Clinical

• Prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload demonstrating specialised skills at a level appropriate to grade and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Practice in accordance with the standards of clinical practice and professional conduct and contribute to the promotion of evidence based practice.
• Assist and supervise where required, less experienced staff in the day to day management of their caseload.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental clinical policies and practices including clinical governance and risk management.
• Maintain, develop and apply specialised knowledge and skills in area undertaking training as required and to be prepared to utilise these skills in teaching others.
• Where appropriate, to provide education; advice and support to patients/carers on home management.
• Provide accurate statistics and maintain professional and administrative records as required by the Trust and Standards of practice.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and risk management.
• Be responsible for ensuring that own work and the work of less experienced staff delivers against key performance indicators.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary working by effective integrated clinical practice incorporating effective communication through presentations; discharge and transfer report writing; case discussion/conferences; attendance at ward meetings and liaison with community colleagues.
• Ensure that equipment used by the Physiotherapy Service is properly maintained at all times and in line with Trust policies and guidelines and be responsible for the efficient and effective use of Trust resources.
• Report and deal with any accident or untoward event which should take place in any area of work where present.
• Contribute to and participate in identified audit and research projects.
• In response to continued service development, the post holder will be required to undertake flexible working including extended working , seven day working or on call duties as determined by operational requirements.

Professional

• Maintain own CPD in order to meet HCPC registration requirements.
• Maintain and develop level of expertise within the specialty participating in clinical and managerial courses as required.
• Provide professional verbal and written reports ensuring accurate manual and computer records and statistics are maintained and provided to line manager in a timely fashion in accordance with professional, legal and Trust requirements.
• Actively liaise with referring agents, patient carers and respective members of the multi-disciplinary groups ensuring methods of information sharing comply with Trust policies and Data Protection Act.
• Actively maintain and promote a safe environment by following Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Risk Management.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to current Government, Trust, Allied Health Professions legislation, strategies, policies, procedures, guidelines and Professional standards.

Managerial

• Supervise and manage the performance of less experienced staff.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process as required.

Education and Training

• Be involved in the induction of new or less experienced staff onto the area.
• Participate in the yearly PCP/PDP both as a reviewer and reviewee and conducting supervisory/ peer review/mentoring sessions with less experienced staff to meet identified need.
• Assist in the identification of training needs and to participate in training programmes leading and developing these where indicated by Clinical or Team lead.
• Act as an educational resource for other individuals, professionals or agencies requiring support and information.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e‑mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause

This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist Orthopaedics & Surgery / Band 6

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Physiotherapy / Adult Community, Older People, AHP’S

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Factor
• Criteria
• Method of Assessment
• Qualifications
• Registration
• Experience
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post registration experience in adults / paediatrics, which must include 1 rotation in the specialist area of Acute Paediatrics or Acute Medical and surgical Respiratory patients or Acute Musculoskeletal / Trauma and Orthopaedics
• A range of CPD relevant to the specialist area as deemed appropriate to the post by the panel e.g. IST, reflective practice, case study, Journal Club, evidence of supervision, Band 5 passport.
• Evidence of professional development in one or more of the specialist areas.
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional team.
• Shortlisting by Application Form
• Other (e.g. Driving etc.)
• Hold a current full driving licence valid in UK with access to a car or have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the duties of the post.
• ‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.’
• Shortlisting by Application Form
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good self-management and ability to prioritise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement evidence based practice principles.
• Basic computer skills for communication, data collection and research purposes.
• Evidence of an active part in learning activities e.g. peer review.
• Evidence of providing professional advice / support.
• Evidence of participation in audit/ research.
• Evidence of involvement in Service Improvement initiatives and outcomes.
• Knowledge of the key components of Clinical & Social Care Governance.
• Awareness of the policies, procedures and legislation relating to equality and diversity.
• Must work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to carry out physically any duties in relation to the handling and treatment of patients.
• Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
• Factor
• Criteria
• Method of Assessment
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Abilities
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Shortlisting by Application Form
• NOTE:
• Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
• If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.
• Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
• HSC Values
• Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role