HMT Sancta Maria Hospital is the only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria hospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.

 

Sancta Maria Hospital is a brand-new state-of-the-art private hospital which is situated in the SA1 area of Swansea. You will work alongside leading Consultant surgeons in Wales in a modern relaxed environment, with brand new diagnostic facilities including MRI.

 

Patient’s feedback 100% of patients who have used the service would recommend the physio service to their friends and family

 

If you are looking for your next career move and would like to join the team at Sancta Maria Hospital, we are currently recruiting for a Bank Physiotherapist to join our highly motivated physiotherapy team and contribute to our patient-centred approach.

You will gain valuable experience and develop your skills within our specialist physiotherapy team, working with patients to achieve the best outcomes

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide clinical care within the specialist field of physiotherapy, encompassing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients and the assistance and education of colleagues.

 

Dimensions:

Clinical area: Musculoskeletal outpatients, post discharge surgical patients

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT:

The Physiotherapy service sits within the Outpatient  department

Key responsibilities of the service are:

• Provision of physiotherapy care to patients mainly Musculoskeletal outpatients and  post discharge surgical patients

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Clinical:

• To act independently to assess, analyse and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention within your specialist area.
• To act independently to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care to maximise rehabilitation potential within your specialist area.
• To manage case load of patients effectively and efficientlyTo maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and comply with professional standards.
• To develop, implement and maintain appropriate clinical guidelines ensuring clinical effectiveness to optimise patient care.

Managerial:

• To participate in the departmental personal development and performance review system to promote personal and service development.

Educational:

• To develop and update clinical knowledge and skills in your specialist area to ensure delivery of evidence based care.

Systems:

• Patient Information Systems
• Patient records
• Medical notes
• Billing procedures
• Referral system

ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK:

• Clinical caseload will be generated by the specific service needs. Work independently on a day to day basis.
• Meet with the management regularly for one to one update / identification of problematic areas / service requirements.
• Senior Management Team will provide induction to the hospital and department.

Decisions and Judgements:

• Make evidence based decisions on diagnosis and treatment.
• Prioritise caseload.
• Plan service development with management and colleagues.

• Ability to adapt to the unpredictable and varied demands of both clinical and managerial workload.
• Work independently, without support directly from professional colleagues.
• Maintain and continually develop clinical knowledge in appropriate specialism.
• Undertake a mentally and physically demanding job, whilst safeguarding the health and safety of yourself, patients and colleagues.

Communications and Relationships:

Patients:

• Receive and provide information regarding assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment to encourage compliance.
• As patients will have a range of medical problems, their physiotherapist will be required to utilise developed motivation and persuasion skills to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Patients will often have complex medial problems requiring highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team worker.
• Have the ability to work independently and comply with CSP/HPC guidelines and codes of conduct.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE OTHER DUTIES FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN HIS/HER CAPABILTIES.

 

HMT reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications. Following the closing date, you will only be contacted should you be shortlisted for interview.

 

This post subject to Disclosure and Barring Services Disclosure. For further information on Disclosures please contact the Disclosure and Barring Services on 03000 200 190

 

Job Type: Bank

Pay: £22.58 per hour

Experience:

• MSK Physiotherapy: 2 years (Required)

Licence:

• HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council ) (Required)