Job summary
We are looking to recruit a band 6 physiotherapist to join our inpatient therapy team at Newark Hospital.
Based at Newark Hospital and working across our inpatient wards, this is a great opportunity for an aspiring Band 5 or existing Band 6 physiotherapist to further develop their skills within a supportive team environment. Sconce and Castle Ward at Newark Hospital provide dedicated pathways for our inpatients transferred from Kings Mill Hospital, requiring further assessment, interventions, and rehabilitation before discharge home.
This role offers a fast-paced environment with ample opportunities for exposure to a diverse range of patient profiles, working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes.
This could be an excellent career development opportunity for you in 2025.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification document
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification document
Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
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Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification document
Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK
Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, medicine and surgery
- Basic awareness of National Health and Social policy in the context of Acute hospital
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of audit
- Have a basic working knowledge of IT packages
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Excellent prioritising and time management skills
- Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Some experience of social services or intermediate care services
- Experience of initiating service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- State Registration
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) and attendance at postgraduate-level courses
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Varied post graduate experience in an acute hospital
- Experience working as part of a team
- Able to plan and prioritise own patient workload.
- Must be able to work in a flexible manner adapting to changing situations
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Experience of supervising other staff and students
Desirable
Contractual
Essential
- Must be able to work flexible hours over a 7 day period
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, psychology, medicine and surgery
- Basic awareness of National Health and Social policy in the context of Acute hospital
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of audit
- Have a basic working knowledge of IT packages
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Excellent prioritising and time management skills
- Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Some experience of social services or intermediate care services
- Experience of initiating service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- State Registration
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) and attendance at postgraduate-level courses
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Varied post graduate experience in an acute hospital
- Experience working as part of a team
- Able to plan and prioritise own patient workload.
- Must be able to work in a flexible manner adapting to changing situations
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Experience of supervising other staff and students
Desirable
Contractual
Essential
- Must be able to work flexible hours over a 7 day period
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
