Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join in our acute therapy team within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post will be largely focused on working with our elective orthopaedic surgery patients but will incorporate work on our trauma wards also.
The successful candidate will work across our inpatient Orthopaedics wards and day case unit providing specialist knowledge and facilitating early discharge. You would be joining the team during an exciting time where we are moving towards same day discharge of arthroplasty patients which is in line with the latest Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) guidelines. The successful candidate must have NHS therapy experience.
We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota. This will include respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas and you will be expected to be part of the on call respiratory out of hours service.
If you are interested in additional hours please contact Luke Fox (details below) to discuss available options.
We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/ interview if shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will treat a range of inpatients with varying orthopaedic conditions, including rehabilitation and discharge planning which may be complex.
The role includes work with patients who have been admitted secondary to a traumatic event and those who have chosen to have elective orthopaedic surgery.
The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.
This role may include cross site working between PRH and RSH in light of the Hospital Transformation Programme.
About us
We are a friendly, forward thinking team working in a fast paced rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development.
The Therapy department are working towards being at the forefront of innovation in leading the way by undertaking development and service evaluation.
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
- HCPC registered
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- CPD relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS in a range of acute NHS rotations
- Experience working with Orthopaedic patients
Desirable
- Experience with elective orthopaedic patients
- Awareness of enhanced recovery methodology within orthopaedics
Supervision experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior and/or non-qualified staff
- Experience supervising students
Respiratory
Essential
- Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.
- Experience of working with acutely unwell respiratory patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- CPD relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS in a range of acute NHS rotations
- Experience working with Orthopaedic patients
Desirable
- Experience with elective orthopaedic patients
- Awareness of enhanced recovery methodology within orthopaedics
Supervision experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior and/or non-qualified staff
- Experience supervising students
Respiratory
Essential
- Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.
- Experience of working with acutely unwell respiratory patients
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).
