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Specialist Physiotherapist Candidate Information Pack
Welcome
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for taking the time to read more about who we are and
the jobs we have on offer.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is one of 14 territorial Health Boards Joan Pollard
covering the region of South West Scotland. Associate Director of
Allied Health
I have been with the board for over 29 years and I am delighted Professionals
to be the professional lead for our family of Allied Health NHS D&G
Professionals in this region.
Our AHP family and I agree that Scotland and particularly D&G, is a great place to work.
Our voice is heard and we are given the opportunity and freedom to improve services to
benefit our patients and staff.
In recent years we have actively input into the design of new state of the art facilities in
our District General Hospital, Acute Mental Health Hospital and our Children, Young
People and Family Centre. Our services are forward thinking and highly valued and
many have been recognised nationally and internationally as examples of best practice.
With all the recent investment into our services, new facilities and having support of our
own dedicated practice educator ensuring our staff have the opportunities to develop
both leadership and clinical skills it has never been a better time to recruit for Dumfries
and Galloway.
We hope that you will continue with your application and come join our 350+ strong
workforce of allied health professions working across acute, rehab, mental health and
paediatric and community settings.
If you wish to have an informal chat either with the hiring manager identified in this post
or myself please feel free to contact us.
Kindest regards
Joan,
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The Opportunity
1. Job Identification
Job Title Specialist Physiotherapist
Band Band 6
Salary £31,800 - £39,169 (pro rata)
Scale Agenda for Change**
Hours Part Time 15 hours per week
Contract Type Fixed Term 10 months from April 2021
Department Physiotherapy
Reporting to Shelagh Kingstree
Base Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team
** NHS Scotland’s AFC pay system differs slightly from NHS England, Wales or Northern
Ireland. Please click here to access the most up to date pay scales and Terms and
Conditions.
Contact Details
Line Manager
Shelagh Kingstree
We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates who wish to better
understand the role.
Please contact: Claire Hope, Team Lead Pulmonary Rehab on
01387 241699 or alternatively email Claire.hope@nhs.scot
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Job Description
2. JOB PURPOSE
To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy Service to Pulmonary
Rehabilitation as part of the NHS D&G Physiotherapy team.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Stewartary Locality Manager
Head of Physiotherapy Services
Team Leader
Band 6 Physiotherapist
Band 5 Physiotherapist
Support Worker
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
To undertake all Physiotherapy duties as part of the Physiotherapy and
multi-disciplinary teams, in a range of out- patient settings including
home visits.
To work as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision of
Respiratory Team leader physiotherapist.
To supervise Physiotherapy Support Workers and students as required.
To take responsibility for the physiotherapy assessment and treatment
of Respiratory patients as per national guidelines, working as part of the
multi-disciplinary Respiratory team.
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5. MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
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 outcomes.
Work with Team leader Pulmonary Rehab Physiotherapist and Head of
Profession to ensure high quality physiotherapy service to Respiratory
patients.
Function as part of the respective multi-disciplinary teams to deliver
efficient and effective patient care.
Provide support and guidance for Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy
support workers.
Work as part of the overall Physiotherapy team to deliver a high quality
Physiotherapy Service.
Provide advice to patients and carers as part of treatment episodes.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive treatment records in line with
professional, organisational and legal 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 skills as required by
HCPC, profession and service and provide evidence that CPD is
maintained.
Participate fully in regular in-service training programmes per specialty.
Undertake an educational, advisory and support role for respiratory
patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
Provide ongoing assessment of patients throughout their episode of
care.
Liaison with primary health care professionals and patient support upon
discharge from hospital.
Early out- patient assessment, goal setting and risk stratification prior to
attendance at pulmonary rehab programme. Exercise prescription,
class leadership, patient education and support with health behaviour
change and signposting to long term exercise options.
Recognise psychological distress, anxiety and depression and onward
referral as required.
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Band 6 Maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of procedure and
practice of pulmonary rehabilitation.
Receive referrals from respiratory specialist nursing service and carry
out assessment and risk stratification for inclusion in exercise
programmes - both group and home based.
Respiratory Physiotherapy Out-patient assessment and treatment in
clinic setting.
6. 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 ICP/POMR recording systems.
To demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate general and
specialist software packages and use of intranet/internet technology.
7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
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 the specialised cardiac service.
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 Physiotherapist
and thereafter take responsibility for organising and planning caseload.
To understand workload of unit/service and plan working day around
individual case load and service needs.
To identify appropriate workload for Physiotherapy Support Worker.
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Band 68. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
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, non-verbal, written and presentation skills as
required.
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
cardiac 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.
Liaise as required with external agencies regarding patient
management.
Intervene on behalf of Physiotherapy Support worker when the need
arises in difficult and complicated situations.
9. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Manual handling of patients on a daily basis, assisting on and off
exercise equipment.
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.
Ability to undertake aerobic exercise for one hour several times per
week.
Ability to demonstrate and safely supervise patients undertaking
aerobic exercise.
Driving medium distances and transporting equipment in/out of car in
different environments with limited access to assistance.
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Band 610. MOST CHALLENGING PARTS OF THE JOB
High levels of concentration, re-evaluation of workload on a daily basis
and actual interventions required.
Flexibility required when change in planned workload and supporting
Physiotherapy Support Worker.
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.
Working across a number of ‘sites’/specialities in one day – out
patients, home visits, community sport & leisure facilities.
Appropriately managing the challenge of lone working.
Prioritising own and service demands to ensure high quality patient
care.
Daily exposure to bodily fluids.
Regular exposure to infective and high risk conditions.
Dealing with bereaved family and carers.
Dealing with depressed patients and family.
Dealing with emotionally demanding, stressed patients anxious about
their work, family etc.
Unpredictable patients in unfamiliar surroundings.
Working in confined areas with minimal equipment.
During clinical work routine tasks could suddenly become an
emergency with extra demands- speed and accuracy in decision
making and maintenance of high standards of care required.
11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO
THE JOB
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Health Professions Council Registration.
Previous experience working as a Physiotherapist in both Acute and
Community settings to ensure extensive clinical knowledge and skills.
Evidence of having developed post registration skills in physiotherapy
within a range of clinical areas e.g. Orthopaedics/Care of
Elderly/MSK/Rehabilitation.
Evidence of having developed ability to undertake self directed learning.
Evidence of ability to demonstrate effective team working.
Knowledge of current developments in Respiratory medicine including
National 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.
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Band 612. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
Job Holder's Signature: Date:
Head of Department Signature: Date:
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Band 6Person Specification
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Car driver / Current driving licence/ or
Leadership skills
suitable alternative arrangements to
Post graduate courses/study
allow travel across the area.
days attended e.g. respiratory,
Evidence of effective treatment
pulmonary rehabilitation etc.
planning, goal setting and discharge
planning.
IT skills to allow use of electronic
appointment system, PACS, Near me &
Clinical Portal
Organisational skills
EXPERIENCE:
Good range of band 5 rotations with Previous Band 6 experience.
proven experience and with transferable Community working experience
skills. Supervision of exercise class
Student mentorship experience
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Excellent communication skills within
team
Effective team worker
Flexibility to meet service needs
Ability to work under pressure
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Band 6Find Out More
For information on NHS Dumfries & Galloway, including details of further staff
benefits, our facilities and beautiful surroundings, check out our new Work with Us
Portal.
To access the Work with Us web pages, copy and paste the following link into your
web browser:
www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus
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