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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust

About
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Contact
- Address
- Trust Headquarters
- West Park Hospital
- Edward Pease Way
- Darlington
- County Durham
- DL2 2TS
- Contact Number
- 01325 552000
Physiotherapist - Developmental Post
Closed for applications on: 31-Dec-2024 00:04
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 31-Dec-2024 00:04
Key details
Location
- Site
- Systems House
- Address
- Amy Johnson Way
- Town
- York
- Postcode
- YO30 4XT
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £29,970 - £44,962 Starting salary is band 5, progressing to band 6 within 1-2 years
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist to work within the York and Selby Adult Community Learning Disability multidisciplinary team and across North Yorkshire within a developmental post.
The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with people with complex neurological needs or complex physical and mental health presentations and/ or learning disabilities. In absence of direct experience, a special interest in the field of learning disabilities is however essential.
You will be HCPC registered and must have a recognised BSC or MSC in Physiotherapy.
This post would be suitable for a newly qualified and/or band 5 Physiotherapist with transferable skills with the aim to progress to a band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist.
The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a large group of Physiotherapy staff (60 +) working in Learning Disabilities and Mental health across TEWV Trust services, with guidance from Clinical Leads, Clinical Specialists, and the Professional Head of Physiotherapy.
Advert
You will be an autonomous qualified physiotherapist providing assessment, treatment planning and provision for adults with learning disabilities who have complex physical and psychological needs. You will be a member of the York and North Yorkshire Learning Disability team, working alongside band 4, 6 and 7 Physiotherapists. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with other professions.
You will be expected to work in isolation in a variety of settings in the community however you will have supervision from qualified physiotherapists and there is joint working available with the other Physiotherapists. You will be based in the York community team but also work as part of the North Yorkshire and York Learning Disability Service.
This is a developmental post, depending upon your previous experience and development you will be expected to become a band 6 in 1 – 2 years following the completion of a competency framework.
Working for our organisation
We are the mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education to prevention, to crisis and specialist care - our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manages a complex caseload from assessment to discharge with varying and multiple physical and psychological needs.
Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are maintained at all times and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all members of the team.
Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings including individuals’ own home.
Works with individuals and carers to identify physiotherapy goals as part of the overall Multidisciplinary Team plan.
Engages individuals in specialist therapeutic activities and encourages service users/carers in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Monitors and evaluates treatment in order to measure progress and modifies treatment plans to ensure effectiveness of clinical interventions.
Responsible for ensuring active engagement within all developmental opportunities and supervision including competency framework to support clinical progression from band 5 to band 6 within a 1–2-year timeframe.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
Trust Welcome Day
Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that Month.
On your start date, you will be invited to our in person Trust Welcome Day at our Flatts Lane Centre, Middlesborough. Your first day will be engaging and informative, it will allow you to meet and network with a range of Trust staff, learn more about us and what we offer. For certain clinical roles, your Welcome Day could then be followed by up to 9 days face to face training. If this is applicable to you, further information will be provided ahead of your Welcome Day.
Right to Work in the UK
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
AI in Recruitment
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Newly Qualified Nurses
All band 5 nursing positions are only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process, for more information about this process please contact: [email protected]
TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSC or MSC in physiotherapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of current professional insurance cover
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake the Preceptorship Programme and Competency Framework (within an agreed timescale)
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a wide variety of physiotherapy practice areas whilst on student placements
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience presenting to groups
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professional Code of Conduct and its application to practice
- Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Legal aspects of Moving and Handling
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision
- Care Programme Approach
- Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Evidence based practice in mental health or learning disabilities and knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (within an agreed timescale)
- Research and development methodology
- Software packages e.g. Physiotools (within agreed timescale)
- Understanding of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Desirable criteria
- Research and development methodology.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing.
- Ability to perform manual physiotherapy treatments competently.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of the service user group
- Ablility to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Record keeping and report writing
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively
- Delegate tasks appropriately
- Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice
- Ability to lead therapy group sessions (within agreed timescales)
- Ability to deliver effective teaching and training sessions (within agreed timescale)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Pickard
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 795190
- Additional information
Claire Packer
Clinical Team Manager
01904 528300
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