Workforce Directorate
Human Resources
Recruitment Team
High East, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Fax: 01387 244043
Email: dg.recruitment@nhs.net
JOB DESCRIPTION for the following vacancy:
VACANCY REF No:
809.14
VACANCY (Post Title):
Specialist Physiotherapist
GRADE:
SALARY:
Band 6
£26,041 to £34,876 pro rata
HOURS:
37.5hpw
12 Months Fixed Term (Secondment opportunity)
We are looking for a dynamic Physiotherapist to be part of the Admission unit team.
The post will be split between medical and surgical assessment units, Emergency
Department and Outreach work in the community in the patient’s place of residence.
You will be experienced in the area of assessment, Care of the Elderly, prevention of
admissions, falls and patients with complex needs.
Your communication and time management skills will be excellent. You must be a good
team worker but also be able to work independently.
This is a new post therefore experience of service development is essential . You will be
flexible in your approach to this post and will have strong working relationships within
Acute and also in the community.
Due to the ever changing healthcare landscape you will be expected to work flexibly
across 7 days and also in different locations.
For informal enquires please contact Shelagh Kingstree Head of Service 01387 241424
or s.kingstree@nhs.net
Please Note:
Decisions to shortlist candidates for interview are made ONLY on the contents of your application form.
Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification carefully, complete all applicable
sections of the application and that your Statement in support of your Application clearly demonstrates how
you meet the requirements of the post. Please note Curriculum Vitae, or copies of certificates will NOT be
accepted as part of the application process.
Closing Date:
Thursday 29 January 2015 at 5.00pm
AfC Ref: AHP009aPHYRM
Criminal Record Check
With effect from 28th February, 2011 posts considered to be within "Regulated Work" with
Children and/or "Regulated Work" with Protected Adults will require membership of the
Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a
condition of employment.
Please note:
You do not have to do anything about PVG Membership when submitting your application
form for the post. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on how to become
a PVG Scheme Member prior to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the following:http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg
Standard Disclosure Check
For other roles not considered to be within "Regulated Work with Children" and/or
"Regulated Work with Protected Adults", a Standard Disclosure Check may be required
and the cost of this will be met by NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
Applicants who have lived outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a position, in
addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police
record check (Certificate of Good Conduct) from the police authority in the country or
countries in which they were resident.
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NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Job Description AHP004aPHYRM
Job Title: Specialist Physiotherapist
Department(s): Physiotherapy Service, NHS D&G
Job Holder Reference:
No. of Job Holders:
Job Purpose:
To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy Service to Rheumatology and Musculo-skeletal
out patients, IP and Domicillary patients as required
Organisational Position:
See attached Chart
Scope and Range:
To undertake all Physiotherapy duties as part of the Physiotherapy team
To work as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision of Team Leader.
To supervise physiotherapists and support workers.
To take responsibility for the physiotherapy management of musculo-skeletal and
rheumatolgical conditions ,IP and domicillary patients giving specialist advice in the
management of patients
To work across other units as required, maintaining overall quality of physiotherapy service
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
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Undertake specialist assessment and treatment planning
Use developed clinical reasoning skills to provide accurate diagnoses
Carry out developed evidence based physiotherapy treatments and interventions for all
patients including those with multi-pathologies and complex clinical presentations
Manage own caseload including the use of appropriate clinical prioritisation skills
Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment programme as appropriate to ensure
required outcome
Work with Team Leader to ensure high quality physiotherapy service to all units.
Function as part of the respective multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient and
effective patient care
Provide support and guidance for physiotherapists and Support workers
Follow policies in own role
Contribute to and comment on proposed changes practices and procedures
Work as part of the overall Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality Physiotherapy
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Service.
Provide advice to patients and carers as part of treatment episodes
Maintain accurate and comprehensive treatment records in line with professional and
organisational requirements
Collect statistical data as required by service and organisation
Undertake clinical audit as required to inform service delivery and operational planning
Work independently to provide Emergency/On call Physiotherapy duties as part of 24
hour/365 day rota
Take responsibility for own CPD by updating clinical skills as required by profession and
service and provide evidence that CPD is maintained
Participate fully in regular in-service training programmes per specialist unit/department
Advise and teach other members of healthcare workforce/volunteers relative to the
Physiotherapy component of patient care to ensure an all-encompassing approach
to rehabilitation
Systems and Equipment:
 To be responsible for the safe use and upkeep of all Physiotherapy equipment including
– exercise, respiratory, electrotherapy, orthotics/appliances and walking aids
 To understand and apply the safe use of other patient care equipment including –
specialist beds, hoists, stand aids, sliding sheets, wheel chairs etc.
 To have appropriate working knowledge of patient monitoring systems – SaO2
monitors, critical care equipment etc.
 To be competent in the use of clinical recording systems
 To demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate general and specialist software
packages and use of intranet/internet technology
Decisions and Judgements:
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Work autonomously and independently a significant part of the time whilst realising own
limitations, seeking help/advice if required to ensure safe and effective patient care at
all times
Work autonomously when providing emergency cover as part of on call rota
To prioritise own caseload on a daily basis
To accept, assess, plan, undertake, complete and/or discontinue Physiotherapy
interventions as per presenting clinical condition/status of all patients on an individual
and holistic basis. This regularly includes complex cases within out patient specialism
Re evaluate workload and required interventions to deal with constantly changing
situations
To undertake continual risk assessment sometimes within areas where reducing risk to
a desired level is difficult
To agree an appropriate caseload with Team Leader and thereafter take responsibility
for organising and planning such
To understand workload of unit/service and plan working day around individual case
load and service needs
To identify appropriate workload for physiotherapists and Support workers.
Communication and Relationships:
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Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, family, carers, the public and
all members of the extended health and social care team using a range of verbal, nonverbal, written and presentation skills as required
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Identify and modify the most appropriate communication method dependent on the
requirements of person(s) being communicated with e.g. sensory impairment,
disinterested, learning difficulties, language barriers etc.
Reassure, support, encourage patients and carers as part of the rehabilitation,
recuperation process
Convey comprehensive detail of care/physiotherapy treatment in a manner and at a rate
which is appropriate for every individual emphasising and reiterating points as and
when to ensure a full understanding
Identify frequency of communication that is required to ensure an effective exchange of
communication and care planning
Explain role of physiotherapy to a range of people and clarify appropriateness or not of
intervention and continuation/discontinuation of treatment
Encourage and motivate patients to maximise outcome
Convey information in a particularly sensitive manner when it is contrary to patient,
carer and family expectations and desires including conveying unwelcome news
regarding rehabilitation prospects
Liaise as required with external agencies regarding patient management
Intervene on behalf of Physiotherapist and Support worker when the need arises in
difficult and complicated situations
Physical Demands of the Job:
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Manual handling of patients on a daily basis. This can include very immobile, obese,
unwilling patients and can be for long periods – often from lying to sitting, sitting to
standing and back in one session
Manual physiotherapy techniques on a daily basis which include chest percussion,
passive and assistive limb movement and manipulation techniques that require
dexterity, precision, hand-eye and sensory co-ordination to perform manual therapy and
acupuncture
Assessment and documentation of patient history requires frequent periods of intense
concentration
Daily use of equipment – hoists, walking aids, specialist beds, tilt tables etc. which
require manipulation and dexterity and often manoeuvring within confined spaces
Significant degree of walking, climbing stairs, standing and working within confined and
awkward spaces on a daily basis
Most Challenging/Difficult Parts of the Job:
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High levels of concentration, re-evaluation of workload on a daily basis and actual
interventions required
Flexibility required when supporting staff grade physiotherapists and technical
instructors– change in planned workload
Dealing with critically ill, deteriorating, demanding, un-co-operative patients and
relatives
Motivating patients to carry out therapy and advice to an optimum level to attain best
outcome
Varying degrees of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in different units and
from different health care staff
Prioritising own and service demands to ensure high quality patient care
Daily exposure to bodily fluids
Regular exposure to infective and high risk conditions
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Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)Registration
Experience at Band 5 Physiotherapist
Evidence of having developed post registration skills in physiotherapy within a range of
clinical areas e.g. Orthopaedics/Care of Elderly etc.
Evidence of having developed ability to undertake self directed learning
Evidence of ability to demonstrate effective team working
Knowledge of local and national standards, policies,targets and guidelines
Additional Training as identified/agreed through CPD/PDP Appraisal
Mandatory Training as per organisational requirements e.g. Moving and Handling, CPR,
Infection Control etc.
Desirable
Membership of clinical interest group
SAK Jan 15
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ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Nurse Director
Chief Operating Officer
Associate Director AHP’s
(Professional Leadership)
General Manager
PCCD
(Operational Manager)
Head of Profession
(Physiotherapy)
Regional Lead
In Patients
Team Leader
Regional Lead
Out Patients
Team Leader
Band 6
Band 6
Band 5
Band 5
Support Worker
Support Worker
Regional Lead
H&S and Risk
Team Leader x3
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NHS Dumfries & Galloway
PERSON SPECIFICATION
MSK
Band 6
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
DESIRABLE
Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
Skills and Knowledge
Car driver / Current driving licence
Leadership skills
Evidence of effective treatment planning, goal
setting and discharge planning
Organisational skills
Post graduate courses/study days attended eg
MSK, Orthopaedics, respiratory, stroke
rehabilitation etc.
IT skills to allow use of electronic appointment
system, PACS and e- CN
Experience
Previous band 6 experience as a qualified
Physiotherapist
Student mentorship
Characteristics
Excellent communication skills within team
Effective team worker
Flexibility to meet service needs
Ability to work under pressure
SKingstree Jan 2015 LUCAP
Worked in the Community/Domicillary setting