Job summary
We have an opportunity for a band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Surgery, Oncology and Critical Care Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of a clinical physiotherapy service to the general surgical wards, gastroenterology, Oncology inpatients and critical care. They will also have responsibility for clinical leadership and support of therapy staff within the team including OTs, PTs, APs and TSWs.
The postholder will have expert clinical knowledge of surgical patients including colorectal and vascular, and will support more junior staff on the gastroenterological ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the existing clinical lead physiotherapist and occupational therapist, to lead on teaching, advice, support, supervision and appraisal. They will also work closely with the inpatient therapy team manager to support and develop the strong and flourishing inpatient therapy team which consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, apprentice therapists and therapy assistants ranging from B2 to 4.
The successful candidate will have experience in acute surgical care and working within critical care though B7 experience in these areas is not essential.The post is 18.75 hours.The post holder will be a member of the out of hours on call and weekend rotas which covers all inpatient areas at RSH
About us
As an employee within SaTH's Therapy Centre, you will have access to a wide range of professional support, including Professional lead for Physiotherapy. On joining the team you will become an integral member of SaTH's Therapy Centre, shaping and developing services for the benefit of patients, their families as well as colleagues.
The Therapy Centre at SaTH consists of over 300 employees, including clinical and non-clinical support staff, apprentices, consultant therapists and Heads of Profession for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics, all working together to achieve the same vision: To provide excellent care for the communities we serve.
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
Education
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- Educational background consistent with Degree entry requirements
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience across a range of therapy settings and rotations at band 6 or junior level within an NHS setting
- Experience within respiratory physio adults in an acute NHS setting
- Evidence of leading clinical supervision, Teaching, Mentorship and appraisals within NHS setting
- Experience of communicating difficult and/or complex messages to service users and team members
- Evidence of leadership skills/experience in NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of on-call physiotherapy practice in the NHS
- Experience of NHS audit
training courses attended
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist clinical training and CPD in relevant areas of inpatient physiotherapy care
- Evidence of Leadership training
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- Educational background consistent with Degree entry requirements
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience across a range of therapy settings and rotations at band 6 or junior level within an NHS setting
- Experience within respiratory physio adults in an acute NHS setting
- Evidence of leading clinical supervision, Teaching, Mentorship and appraisals within NHS setting
- Experience of communicating difficult and/or complex messages to service users and team members
- Evidence of leadership skills/experience in NHS setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of on-call physiotherapy practice in the NHS
- Experience of NHS audit
training courses attended
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist clinical training and CPD in relevant areas of inpatient physiotherapy care
- Evidence of Leadership training
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).
