Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with experience in Amputee rehabilitation to join our dynamic team, based at The Princess Royal Hospital, but with cross site working to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The post is for 4 days per week, working days negotiable. You will work alongside our Clinical Band 7 Lead, TSW and the Consultant and Prosthetist clinics.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialised Physiotherapist with experience in Amputee rehabilitation you will be integral in delivering outpatient rehabilitation within our amputee service. The role is based at The Princess Royal Hospital but you will work cross site alongside our Band 7 Clinical Lead and TSW, having involvement in the Consultant and Prosthetic clinics.
Previous experience of using the PPAM aid and Femurett, and delivering prosthetic rehabilitation to above and below knee amputees is essential.
You will also work alongside and be supported by our Deputy Therapy Operational Managers, Therapy Operational Manager and Therapy Outpatient Centre Manager and Head of Profession (OPD) in setting a new direction for our services alongside the Therapy Quality Improvement Leads (TQILs).
The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements and working closely to identify opportunities for staff. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient focused service.
Demonstration of Trust values will be confirmed by interview, which will include values based scenarios in addition to clinical questions.
About us
We are a large team of friendly, enthusiastic, forward-thinking and experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy support workers who all share a passion for delivering high quality contemporary patient care to the patients of Shropshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in using PPAM aid, femurett and Prosthetic rehabilitation
- Evidence of teaching/student experience
- Experience in audit and research
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in using PPAM aid, femurett and Prosthetic rehabilitation
- Evidence of teaching/student experience
- Experience in audit and research
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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).
