Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Nottingham University Hospitals for a permanent 0.5 Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a well-established physiotherapy team on AICU at the Queens Medical Centre. This team also provides a physiotherapy service on specialist medical wards.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about respiratory physiotherapy and early rehabilitation on Intensive Care.
The successful candidate will be involved in the day to day management of patients within a 29 bedded Level 2/3 AICU. You will be competent in managing the respiratory and rehabilitation needs of a critical care patient, as part of the MDT. You will be expected to lead the team in the absence of a band 7, and contribute to service development and the development of more junior staff. You will need to be flexible at adapting to meet the needs of the team which may require you to cover clinical work on the medical wards outside of critical care.
You will be involved in the development of on call and junior staff through a comprehensive training programme, of theoretical and practical sessions using the critical care simulation suite.
The successful candidate will have completed a broad range of rotations at band 5 level, including Respiratory. You will also have had experience of working in critical care at a band 6 level, with experience in managing Neurological, Spinal and Major Trauma patients.
Main duties of the job
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assessing and treating patients as appropriate in adult intensive care and ward environments.
- Working as part of multidisciplinary teams in all clinical areas.
- Participating in ward rounds
- Providing supervision to more junior staff (including Band 5, support workers and students)
- Deputising for Band 7's as needed
- Working alongside the band 7's and seniors in the team to develop the service in line with evidence based practice
- Supporting student placements within the team and provide formal and informal training
- Providing a supportive and learning environment for team members; including undertaking annual appraisals and supporting health and wellbeing.
- Leading by example ensuring that trust values and behaviours are embedded in everyday practice.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career!
The Physiotherapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Permanent 0.5 Band 6 Physiotherapist, 18.75h per week
- Core hours are worked Wednesday Friday
- Additional duties will include participation in on call and weekend / band holiday working as well. These are rotad approximately 1 per month but many increase depending on clinical need.
- Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for detail specific to this post.
Our dedicated physiotherapy team is keen to make service improvements across a wide variety of inpatient specialties, providing a supportive and educational environment that encourages all members to reach their full potential. We offer opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and support post graduate study including senior in-service training programmes, interdisciplinary working, and research opportunities.
This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in Intensive Care to expand their clinical skills in a busy and responsive unit. Our focus on high quality treatment, promoting excellent patient centred care and supporting patient flow is embedded within our dynamic daily practice and supported by positive and inclusive team culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Permanent 0.5 Band 6 Physiotherapist, 18.75h per week
- Core hours are worked Wednesday Friday
- Additional duties will include participation in on call and weekend / band holiday working as well. These are rotad approximately 1 per month but many increase depending on clinical need.
- Please familiarise yourself with the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for detail specific to this post.
Our dedicated physiotherapy team is keen to make service improvements across a wide variety of inpatient specialties, providing a supportive and educational environment that encourages all members to reach their full potential. We offer opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and support post graduate study including senior in-service training programmes, interdisciplinary working, and research opportunities.
This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in Intensive Care to expand their clinical skills in a busy and responsive unit. Our focus on high quality treatment, promoting excellent patient centred care and supporting patient flow is embedded within our dynamic daily practice and supported by positive and inclusive team culture.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honour degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area
- State registered / HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to area
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute inpatient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge relevant to area
- Experience in evaluation of practice / appraisal of performance
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to evaluate clinical interventions
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Physical skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual handling skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to carry out treatment handling skills
Other
Essential
- Maintain competency on respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Desirable
- Qualified driver/car owner
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honour degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area
- State registered / HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to area
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute inpatient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge relevant to area
- Experience in evaluation of practice / appraisal of performance
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to evaluate clinical interventions
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Physical skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual handling skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to carry out treatment handling skills
Other
Essential
- Maintain competency on respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Desirable
- Qualified driver/car owner
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).