NHS

Specialist Physiotherapist, Frailty Rotation


Pay37,338.00 - 44,962.00 / year
LocationCoventry/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9218-25-0619?language=en&page=11&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      UHCW NHS Trust has a new and exciting opportunity for Physiotherapists!!

      With frailty and an ageing population being at the forefront of evolving services across the NHS, now is the time to get involved and be part of the positive impacts we can have for our patients.

      We are looking for a Physiotherapist that are passionate about supporting frailty patients within an acute setting to join our new rotation.

      The rotation currently covers the Care of the Elderly and our Medicine wards, with the aim to expand into other relevant clinical inpatient areas.

      Care of the Elderly covers 4 x wards, serving our older population. The main conditions treated include: delirium, falls, dementia, infections.

      Medicine covers 4 wards, serving a general medical caseload. This includes endocrinology, respiratory and infectious diseases.

      Within both clinical teams, the patient population are often frail and at high risk of reconditioning, therefore if you have well-rounded inpatient knowledge and an interest in frailty and preventing deconditioning, this may be the post for you!

      As a Band 6 into a new role, you will be supernumerary for 2 weeks. This will allow you to get to know the team, service and Trust and highlight any training needs.

      If you are interested, please contact us for further information, a tour of our facilities or a chat with our team.

      Main duties of the job

      • To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
      • To support the learning and development of students and staff
      • To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. cognition, specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
      • To participate in 7-day working patterns as required

      Please see job description and person specification for further details.

      Please note that this advert will close when we have reached sufficient applications.

      About us

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

      We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

      Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

      We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

      By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

      The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

      Date posted

      02 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      218-AHP-B6-7185906

      Job locations

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

      Clifford Bridge Road

      Coventry

      CV2 2DX


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
      • Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient centered goals working within ward / department areas.
      • Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator where relevant.
      • Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
      • Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
      • Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
      • Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
      • Contribute to the Group and Trust clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, CAE & Health & Safety.
      • Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic (where available) records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner
      • Be aware of and assist with managing resources and equipment necessary to meet service needs in clinical area reporting any faults.

      For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
      • Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient centered goals working within ward / department areas.
      • Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care coordinator where relevant.
      • Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
      • Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
      • Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
      • Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
      • Contribute to the Group and Trust clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, CAE & Health & Safety.
      • Take the lead for information management within area of responsibility to ensure high quality up to date written and electronic (where available) records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards & produce in a timely manner
      • Be aware of and assist with managing resources and equipment necessary to meet service needs in clinical area reporting any faults.

      For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Experience

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Knowledge

      Essential

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      Skills

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

      Essential

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      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • See supporting documents

      Desirable

      • See supporting documents

      Experience

      Essential

      • See supporting documents

      Desirable

      • See supporting documents

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • See supporting documents

      Skills

      Essential

      • See supporting documents

      Desirable

      • See supporting documents

      Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

      Essential

      • See supporting documents

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

      Address

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

      Clifford Bridge Road

      Coventry

      CV2 2DX


      Employer's website

      https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

      Address

      University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

      Clifford Bridge Road

      Coventry

      CV2 2DX


      Employer's website

      https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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