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Please see JD/PS. For further details please contact Dr Michelle Helys: Michelle.Heys@nhs.net m.heys@ucl.ac.uk.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To provide strong leadership and management of the Outpatients service. Supporting staff with training and competencies within the service. To manage and support unwell patients within the department. Providing staff with the skills to look after and monitor unwell patients, following sepsis guidelines as required. To promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, other health care professionals and external agencies. To undertake appropriate assessment of the needs of the patient and family and organising their care whilst undergoing diagnostic and or assessment procedures within the units. To ensure good communication with other departments to maximise continuity of care and ensure appropriate information and support for patients following their visit to the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical To be responsible for delivery of Physiotherapy within the area of general / complex medical conditions, prioritising clinical needs to provide an equitable and effective service. To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex / variable needs, within a community setting. To plan and implement effective assessment and treatment programmes, using confident decision-making skills. To co-ordinate, implement and monitor patient-centred goals, as part of the overall treatment plan, using appropriate recognised assessment tools. To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, evaluating and modifying treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To apply appropriate understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice to patients, carers, members of the voluntary sector and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To empower patients to be actively involved in self-management, through advice, education, coping strategies and therapeutic procedures. To seek advice from other relevant professionals to inform analysis and reasoning where appropriate, or when more complex needs or situations become apparent. To seek informal / formal support from senior colleagues to alleviate distressing or emotional situations. To identify and justify when a patient does not require Physiotherapy intervention, but needs other professional input and referral to other services. To make appropriate onward referrals, to ensure identified clinical needs continue to be met after discharge from the service. To significantly develop knowledge of aids, adaptations and manual handling skills, to promote maximum independence. To evaluate treatment and use reflective practice within supervision to improve patient care and modify as required. To develop a good knowledge and application of risk assessment, including carrying out intervention within the community. To adhere to the NHS policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Manual Handling and work regulations. To have knowledge and experience of the Care Quality Commission and participate in assessments, as required. Communication To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, demonstrating highly developed verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate often complex information, managing barriers to communication such as dysphasia, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory difficulties. To provide advice and demonstration to clients and carers in the use of equipment and other techniques to optimise the clients functional ability, independence and safety. To undertake joint visits with other professionals, as required. To maintain patient confidentiality in all communications. To attend team meetings to ensure effective team communication. To liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. Ensure that feedback and appropriate information is given to clients in a patient-centred manner. Documentation To accurately record all activity data and maintain clinical records, in a timely manner, via our electronic systems. This would include all patient and family/carer contacts as well as time spent on training and travel, etc. To ensure that information provided to patients/carers is presented in an easily understood format. To participate in developing clinical guidelines for staff, clients and carers, with regards to set up of equipment/aids/splints and treatment. Professional / Service Development To adhere to the HCPC and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapys Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and key relationships, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs. To facilitate and encourage the sharing of best practice and regularly evaluate clinical interventions, in line with local and national research & development. To apply specialist skills and knowledge, in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to Physiotherapy and / or the service area, to promote evidence-based practice. To be involved in the identification of service development needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes to service provision, as necessary. To work effectively as a member of the team to support the planning and delivery of local & national service objectives, in line with departmental development strategies. To work with the management team and Senior Therapist to contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Development Plan for Intermediate Care Therapy, and the development of clinical governance and quality agenda. To be familiar with project developments / initiatives within the department and Trust. To report incidents using the Trust incident reporting system. To adhere to the Trusts Uniform Policy. Training / Supervision & Appraisal To maintain up-to-date knowledge and evidence of best practice in relation to Physiotherapy Practice, through formal / informal training, meetings and supervision. To demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance, through effective use of professional / operational supervision and appraisal, in line with local guidelines. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in external / internal training courses, as agreed, for continual professional development and to meet appraisal objectives, providing feedback for courses attended. To participate in the induction and training of students and other staff, in line with the Trust Supervision & Appraisal Policy. Clinical Governance, Quality & Standards To apply and advise, as commensurate with band, on guidelines / legislation relating to Physiotherapy service provision. To actively involve and engage patients, carers and members of the public in the development of service provision, through the audit process. To comply with professional standards, including quality and Trust clinical governance policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL To undertake routine physiotherapy assessments using detailed questioning, physical examination and utilising routine techniques and tests. To formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on evidence based practice and routine treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of routine rehabilitation techniques. To agree the treatment plan and goals, with the patient, and to continually re-assess their response, in order to progress treatment effectively. To recognise contraindications to treatment from the assessment and to manage appropriately. This may involve referring on for further investigations or seeking advice form a more senior professional. To assess capacity for consent with all patients and whenever possible ensure that valid informed consent is agreed with the patient / family working within the legal framework. This will involve fully explaining the outcome of assessment, the options for treatment and the benefits and risks of any procedure or treatment and then reaching agreed treatment goals and outcomes. To possess efficient communication and interpersonal skills required to ensure the delivery of effective care, taking into account the complexity and variety of difficulties presented e.g. age, physical, emotional, cultural, cognitive, social and behavioural. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team where shared skills will form part of the working practice, and act as a physiotherapy resource to the team. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise a patients rehabilitation potential. Plan and co-ordinate with other agencies e.g. social services and education as necessary. To ensure that all treatment plans are regularly reviewed and revised as appropriate. To facilitate referral to other services the need for which has been identified from an assessment, to ensure holistic patient care. To be responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records are kept in line with the Trust, Service and CSP standards. To ensure statistics are maintained according to departmental, Trust and CSP standards. The post holder will work closely with senior members of staff to ensure optimal learning opportunities and effective supervision. To have professional and legal accountability, including the treatment of patients within your area in accordance with the CSP Core Standards of Physiotherapy Practice and the HCPC standards of proficiency, conduct, performance and ethics To attend multi-disciplinary case conferences, meetings etc where appropriate to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service with physiotherapy treatment integrated into the treatment programme. To seek regular advice and support from senior staff. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, patient appliances and aids both by yourself, assistants and patients in your care. To manage clinical risk in line within the Trust guidelines. To be an active member of the respiratory evening and weekend on call rota. When working on the on call rota, undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill children with respiratory problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner PROFESSIONAL To have professional and legal accountability in accordance with CSP core standards and Health Professions Council standards of proficiency, conduct and ethics. To develop a working knowledge of other health and social care disciplines and services. To liaise, advise and refer as appropriate. To recognise clinical risks in all forms, identified from physiotherapy assessment, and acting accordingly to minimise risk to self, patients and other staff following Trust policy and procedures. To provide evidence of continuous professional development in the form of a portfolio, which includes the identification of learning needs through reflective practice. To develop and maintain up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), local and national standards. To use EBP, audit, outcomes and published research to inform, measure and evaluate your work and current practice. To participate, as an appraisee, in the Personal Development Review and be responsible for working to the agreed planned objectives To support evidence based practice, audit and research activity. To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in audit and research. To represent the physiotherapy team as required at relevant meetings and feedback to the team as necessary EDUCATION AND RESEARCH To ensure all mandatory training is completed and updated as required by the Trust To be an active member, attending and participating in, the departmental in-service training programme and other training opportunities as identified through your Persona Development Plan. To teach relatives/ carers and other healthcare workers when required. ORGANISATIONAL To keep up-to-date and comply with Trust Procedures and Policies including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, Equal Opportunities etc. To comment on service developments within the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service through discussion with line manager and at team meetings. To be responsible for checking the safety of any therapy equipment provided before use. To be responsible for reporting any equipment defects identified, accidents and complaints to the senior therapist and using Trust procedures to deal with them. To maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times. To promote quality communication across the whole Health and Social Care Community. To act as an ambassador for the service at all times. To comply with Clinical Governance guidelines. To deal with informal complaints in line with the Trust guidelines. Inclusive Recruitment & Selection We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change. We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net Trust Values The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values: Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Ensure high quality clinical practice is undertaken, based on the current nursing/medical evidence base Promote the effective and safe flow of patients through the department Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness To advocate for children and families as required using professional expertise, knowledge and judgement Observe changes in patients attitude, behaviour and emotional state, physiological observations and report/escalate findings other the relevant health care professionals To achieve and maintain clinical skills and competencies specific to the post / department / role, including triage, venepunture, intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, NG tube insertion and administration of IV fluids, medications and blood components. Recognise and acts to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients, escalating to Paediatric ED Nursing Manager (Band 7), HoN/ADoN as required. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products where this is a requirement of the clinical area. Ensure effective and efficient patients journey by supervising the planning and coordination of the admissions / discharges, episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimising communication with multi-professional and interagency teams as required. Ensure patient feedback is encouraged and utilised to improve patient experience Safely administer medication under patient group directives Safely triage and escalate care for children and young people attending the department, with continuing assessment and evaluation during their stay. Undertake pain assessments and evaluation of interventions. Works in collaboration with clinical colleagues, safeguarding teams and external partners to safeguard children and young people Follows current infection control advice and guidance, seeking specialist support as required

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Further details can be found in the further particulars and job description forms attached to this post. Start date from August 2024

Please see the full job description for more detail in supporting information JOB PURPOSE: To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team. To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing services within the community healthcare Team. To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with the patient at the centre To provide specialist Nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team. Role of Practice Development Nurse is to provide support and direct supervision to facilitate and enable clinical training and competency assessment of unregistered and registered nursing staff, including nursing apprenticeship students across the six Community Health Teams in West Suffolk. The Practice Development Role will be protected supernumerary time to invest in the development of nursing staff across the 6 community healthcare teams, unless clinical priorities and safety dictate a requirement for the time to be non-Practice Development activity. Working Pattern: The service operates between 8am and 6pm and you will be required to work shifts between these times. You may be required to work a 24 hour shift pattern in the future, should this service be commissioned by the Trust. KEY TASKS: To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly and palliative care To work alongside the Community Matron and Community nursing service and actively contribute to the development of the service To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users Contribute to the induction and development of individualised training packages to meet the needs of nursing staff moving to the community setting. To work alongside staff to consolidate training and develop skills. To work closely and in association with the Clinical Skills and Education Team to ensure co-ordinated and consistent staff development. The role may include the delivery of training to community nursing staff where appropriate. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical The post holder will: To manage a caseload of patients with healthcare needs within a designated population, using specialist knowledge to carry out assessments. Assesses, develops and implements individualised and specialist nursing care programmes in the community. To evaluate treatment interventions for the caseload and modify healthcare plans. To encourage the patient towards self-care and independence, and to provide training, education and advice. To work toward preventing inappropriate admission to acute hospital settings. To support discharges into the community. To effectively manage and oversee the triage of all referrals to the team. To ensure all aspects of care offered by the team meet with agreed national, professional and local standards. To be responsible for the coordination of the day to day planning and delivery of District Nursing services within the team, prioritising clinical needs and delegating where needed to provide an effective service. To be responsible with other senior colleagues to provide the total needs of the patient/client group, planning and delivering services. Professional The post holder will: To establish and maintain multi-disciplinary communication and work collaboratively with the team patients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in patient care. To promote awareness of the role of District Nursing within the wider health and social care economy. To ensure junior Nursing team members maintain robust communication systems within their own profession and with other professionals. To contribute to professional and other relevant meetings. To ensure verbal complaints are dealt with in a sensitive, effective and timely way in accordance with local and Trust complaints procedure. To ensure that self and all members of the team maintain up-to-date electronic and written records in accordance with professional standards and trust policy. To undertake 1-1s, PDRS and support members of the team to develop and reach their potential and delegate as appropriate. To act as a mentor and take responsibility for preceptor programmes To contribute to a local induction process for all new staff in the team and all students on placement. To participate in and support the Practice Placement Education of individuals placed within the team. To plan, contribute and participate in training for the staff, including mandatory training. To apply highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice in multi-disciplinary services.(person spec) To maintain own portfolio and support other members of the team in maintaining theirs. To ensure that self and junior members of the team work effectively within the service to support the planning and achievement of local and Trust objectives. To be actively involved in integrated working across and between Health, Adult Community Services (ACS), and local voluntary and statutory agencies. To ensure self and junior staff members are aware of budgetary constraints and work within them To be responsible for monitoring and maintaining stock levels, advising on resources needed to carry out the service and stock security. To be responsible for submitting statistics and monthly returns for audit and monitoring purposes as required by the organisation To actively engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to promote Evidence Based Practice and ensuring this is reflected in your practice To participate in the recruitment and appointment of staff Be accountable for own professional actions as determined by the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct.

· To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatments in Clinics, Health Centres, GP Surgeries and Community Hospitals. · To assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapeutic interventions and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. · To be responsible for organising and managing a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based, patient-centred principles.

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri am Ward Work Theatre Outpatients OPD Emergency Clinic pm Ward Work Theatre Teaching/Audit OPD (Supernumerary) off

Duties - Professional To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultants care. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the High Dependency Unit. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including completion of a discharge summary. To keep the Specialist Registrar and Consultant informed of any changes in their patients condition. To communicate to a patient relative the progress of that patient. To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required i.e. for cardiac arrest. To participate in research projects which may already be in progress. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. nurses and physiotherapists. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Ensure high quality clinical practice is undertaken, based on the current nursing/medical evidence base Promote the effective and safe flow of patients through the department Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness To advocate for children and families as required using professional expertise, knowledge and judgement Observe changes in patients attitude, behaviour and emotional state, physiological observations and report/escalate findings other the relevant health care professionals To achieve and maintain clinical skills and competencies specific to the post / department / role, including triage, venepunture, intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, NG tube insertion and administration of IV fluids, medications and blood components. Recognise and acts to avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients, escalating to Paediatric ED Nursing Manager (Band 7), HoN/ADoN as required. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products where this is a requirement of the clinical area. Ensure effective and efficient patients journey by supervising the planning and coordination of the admissions / discharges, episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge and optimising communication with multi-professional and interagency teams as required. Ensure patient feedback is encouraged and utilised to improve patient experience Safely administer medication under patient group directives Safely triage and escalate care for children and young people attending the department, with continuing assessment and evaluation during their stay. Undertake pain assessments and evaluation of interventions. Works in collaboration with clinical colleagues, safeguarding teams and external partners to safeguard children and young people Follows current infection control advice and guidance, seeking specialist support as required

On-Call There is no on-call attached to this post. Clinical Assessment and treatment of patients according to the British Association of Sexual Health (BASHH) and British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines and local/directorate protocols. Research/Audit The post holder will be encouraged to involve themselves in local research/audit. Administrative Assist Medical Staff in diagnosing, coding and review of positive results. The Sexual Health and HIV services in Hertfordshire are a joint initiative between CWFT and Central London Community NHS Trust (CLCH), with CWFT providing the HIV care and CLCH providing Sexual Health care. The service consists of three integrated level three sexual health hubs; Watford clinic, Southgate Clinic in Stevenage, and Hatfield Clinic. All three locations have recently refurbished facilities. There are an additional two nurse-led level two sexual health clinics in Borehamwood and Cheshunt plus online services for STI testing and routine and emergency contraception. Typical clinical activity within the sexual Health service is approximately 72,000 per annum. There is also an ongoing programme of training in general contraception and contraceptive procedures which is provided by faculty-registered trainers for both internal and external candidates. In addition, we have two ST1 trainees based at the Watford and Hatfield Clinics who are part of a rotational GP VTS training scheme. The HIV outpatient services, delivered by CWFT, are based at Watford and Stevenage, and manage a total cohort of around 1000 patients. There is a close working partnership with the HIV outpatient and inpatient teams at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, allowing patients with complex needs to be referred to a wide variety of specialist joint clinics, an HIV Day care facility, and a specialist HIV ward. The inpatient team provide advice and support for the Watford and Stevenage HIV teams and to the medical teams at the neighbouring acute hospitals (Watford General Hospital and The Lister Hospital, Stevenage), when needed. CWFT also run an HIV outpatient service for around 260 patients in neighbouring Harlow which is open on Tuesday and Wednesday only.