Candidates must be NMC registered nurses with at least six months of acute care experience and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role emphasises active participation in continuing professional development and requires the ability to handle complex assessments and maintain professional documentation in compliance with Trust guidelines. Flexibility in working hours is expected as the service operates seven days a week.
Long days. 12 and half hours shifts with 1 hour break. Either 8 till 20:30 or 10:00 till 22:30
To deliver a wide range of specialised physiotherapy treatment as part of the Unplanned Care services. This includes working with patients who have a range of complex needs to facilitate timely discharge from acute care and avoid admission. The service operates over 7 days a week between 8am and 6pm (flexible working/long days can be discussed). Staff will be required to work at weekends and varying shift patterns across core hours depending on service needs for the future.
Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
To work with patients and their carers or relatives in their own homes.
Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service
. Undertake specialised uni-professional and multi-professional assessments.
To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with an exacerbation of a frailty related condition and will likely have Multiple co-morbidities including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
Participate in the Assessment Process when appropriate, performing overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate; including the ordering of moving and handling
equipment relevant to rehabilitation need.
To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioner's, Social Services, Healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.
Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
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Please see attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities
Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential.You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.
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