Inpatient Physiotherapist

Fortius Clinic has more than 200 specialists from Orthopaedic and Spinal surgeons to sports physicians, rheumatologists, pain management specialists and radiologists. We diagnose and treat thousands of patients every year, from elite and amateur athletes to those with chronic arthritis and other orthopaedic & spinal injuries.

Fortius Clinic was founded by a group of specialists with a shared vision - to push the boundaries of orthopaedics and sports medicine and achieve new standards for clinical excellence. We knew that the way to achieve a world-class centre of excellence was through super-specialism, dedicating resources and expertise to one area of medicine and attracting like-minded clinicians who understood that we could be ‘stronger together’.

In 2021 Fortius Clinic became part of Affidea Group, a leading European healthcare provider owned by GBL, itself a long-term investor in health brands. Affidea has committed to help Fortius achieve our vision to become Europe’s leading specialist provider of orthopaedics and sports medicine.

We have some of the most exciting and rewarding career opportunities in private healthcare. Fortius is built on the talent and the skills of each individual within it. Our core company values remain at the heart of everything we do.

The Inpatient Physiotherapist performs an essential role in maintaining an effective and efficient Orthopaedic Physiotherapy service. The Inpatient Physiotherapist delivers exceptional evidence-based quality care to all patients. They are required to be an experienced Physiotherapist and take responsibility for their own caseload.

·       To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.

·       To ensure a high standard of clinical care to patients and be responsible for own caseload, prioritising efficiently, both in an inpatient and outpatient pre-assessment setting.

·       To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients to formulate effective, clinical treatment plans in line with enhanced recovery pathways and Consultant protocols.

·       To carry out timely assessment and treatment of your caseload and to facilitate safe discharge home, including assessing for additional equipment and/or further rehabilitation needs.

·       To be accountable to the Therapy Manager, Inpatient Physiotherapy Lead and Deputy Inpatient Physiotherapist, communicating through informal meetings and regular formal supervision from Senior Physiotherapists.

·       To participate in the weekend rota system.

·       To maintain and demonstrate your own clinical professional development by keeping up to date with evidence-based practice, sharing with others and incorporating them into your work as appropriate.

·       To participate in different shift patterns through the week, covering a variety of shifts across both Fortius Wings, along with the rest of the inpatient team.

·       To be able to fit and teach patients to use specific braces, boots and slings required post operatively, both on the ward and at clinic calls.

·       To be responsible for ensuring the Physiotherapy environment including stock and equipment is maintained to a high standard of safety, effectiveness and cleanliness in accordance with IPC requirements.

·       To escalate concerns, problem solve, take initiative and be flexible when undertaking any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Inpatient Physiotherapy Lead.

·       To be responsible for ensuring compliance with mandatory training.

·       To contribute to completing clinical audits within the Physiotherapy team.

·       To be part of the daily resuscitation team.

·       To be a good communicator, able to diffuse situations, manage patient / relative concerns, and build rapport with key stakeholders, including consultants.

·       To contribute to quality initiatives, support change, bring ideas and solutions.

·       To support staff’s wellbeing through empathy, compassion and respect.

·       To support Fortius in its business objectives, CQC assessment and upholding the Fortius Values.

·       Maintain and foster good working relationships with all colleagues and stake holders.

·       To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and ensure that patient treatment notes are kept to a quality in line with recommendations of the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

·      To attend departmental meetings regularly and any other meeting agreed with Inpatient Physiotherapy Lead.

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in accordance with operational needs or circumstances and in consultation with the job holder.

•       Physiotherapy Degree with HCPC and CSP registration, minimum of 2 years qualified

•       Orthopaedic or surgical specialist education with evidence of CPD attendance

•       Skills and knowledge up to date on current Physio practice.

•       Ability to manage own caseload

•       Understanding of ongoing personal development requirements

•       Experience in NHS setting

•       Experience in Private Healthcare setting

•       Understanding of the role of CQC.

•       Can demonstrate use of appliance fittings, e.g. braces, boots etc

•       Understanding of outcome measurements

•       Involvement in service development projects

•       Competent IT skills including word, teams and excel

•       Quick to pick up new programmes and able to use in-house EPR and related systems

•       Can communicate through email in a polite, professional and easily understandable way

•       Excellent communication skills, ability to demonstrate empathy, de-escalate conflict and respond to concerns

•       Able to make rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders

•       Motivated, self-directed and ability to act on own initiative

•       Positive attitude, inspiring, demonstrate the Fortius Values

•       Time management, ability to prioritise and re prioritise

•       Accountable, professional takes responsibility for making decisions

•       Inspire confidence in others, coaches, supports, directs

•       Flexible, creative, meets the service needs