Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to internal applicants only
Band 5
Physiotherapist (Rotational)
We are a
friendly and welcoming department, looking for enthusiastic and motivated
physiotherapists to join our well established band 5 Physiotherapy rotations.
This is a
fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills
across a variety of acute clinical settings. The role is suitable for new
graduates as well as those with previous working experience; those in their
final year of study are welcome to apply.
Band 5
rotations across South Tyneside and Sunderland include:
Critical Care
& Respiratory
Acute medicine,
Vascular & Surgery
Trauma &
Orthopaedics
Neurology
inpatients and outpatients including amputee rehab
Older persons
medicine
Hand therapy
Cardiac rehab
MSK outpatients
and Pelvic Health
Palliative Care
Sunderland Integrated
Musculoskeletal Service
Paediatric
inpatients and outpatients
Sunderland and
South Tyneside Recovery at Home
Main duties of the job
The
main duties of the job include:
To
be responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload.
To
undertake band 5 rotations, and participate in weekend rotas and overnight
on-call duties.
To
supervise therapy support staff, technical instructors, associate practitioners
and student physiotherapists.
Professional
Development is encouraged through annual & rotational appraisals,
supervision with senior staff from the specialist area, as well as peer group
meetings where you have an opportunity to learn from, and to share your
experiences with your band 5 Physio peers. This may also include involvement in
service developments and audits.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.
To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the
guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.
To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate
training as appropriate.
To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as
required.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.
To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the
guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.
To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate
training as appropriate.
To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as
required.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust
- with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Flexibility
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including
- Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Other
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort
- throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Desirable
- Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development diary including
- evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its
- culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Person Specification
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust
- with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Flexibility
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including
- Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Other
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort
- throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Desirable
- Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development diary including
- evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its
- culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
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.
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.
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).
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