current vacancy
Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (Fixed term 14 months)
vacancy details
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Reports to: Jamie Storey, Lead Physiotherapist
Location: Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Road, Sheffield S7 2QA
Hours of work: 30 per week
Purpose of the role: To provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout their journey, aligned with STEPS values and behaviours and working as a key member of the inter-disciplinary team.
Specific responsibilities
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.
- To assess, implement and monitor individual rehabilitation plans for our clients
- To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery and accurate recording of goals within the rehabilitation plan
- Accurate recording and monitoring of outcome measures
- To play an active part in client review meetings, including completing reports to a high standard and in a timely manner
- To be involved as a key worker for nominated clients
- Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other STEPS team members
- To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
- To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
- To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed
- To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards
- In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met, dealing with emergencies as required.
- To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
- This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Person specification
| Area | Essential | Desirable | Assessment Method |
| Qualifications | Registered with the HCPC Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification Evidence of postgraduate courses/ qualifications within a related specialism Qualification/ short courses in staff management/ supervision | Membership CSP and relevant special interest groups Key trainer/ train the trainer qualification. Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course Clinical Educators Course | Application Form/ CPD Portfolio |
| Special Skills & Attributes | |||
| Experience | Experience of working in different areas of rehabilitation to include at least 2 of the following specialities: Complex trauma rehabilitation, Spinal injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation IT experience, including Microsoft Office packages Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems/ data management/ complaints untoward incidents Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act Supervising and supporting junior staff members Documented evidence of continuing professional development Experience of writing medical reports | Specialist Rehabilitation experience in functional neurological disorders and other uncommon neurological presentations Experience in delivering aquatic therapy Experience in vestibular assessment. Experience in respiratory rehabilitation Experience in Tracheostomy care and weaning Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team within an acute or specialist rehabilitation setting Experience of working in a private medical setting Experience of writing medico – legal reports Experience of audit functions | |
| Personal Attributes | Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client rehabilitation and care Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working To be able to always demonstrate the STEPS core values through all elements of your role | ||
| Equal Opportunities | Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues. | Application, interview |