Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapists to join our comprehensive Band 5 rotation scheme.
Could this be you?
We invite applications from newly qualified physiotherapists or those with some post-graduation experience who are keen to consolidate and build on graduate skills and broaden their experience, to join our well established and comprehensive Physiotherapy Rotation.
The rotations are of 6 months duration and take place across the following disciplines: Community Therapy, Stroke Unit, Community Hospital, Community Respiratory Service, Children's Therapies, Mental Health, Learning Disability and MSK, across the whole of Oxfordshire.
Main duties of the job
You will work as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a variety of teams providing a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients with a range of presentations and conditions providing assessment, agreeing meaningful goals and formulating individualised treatment plans.
You will work as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for your own caseload working without direct supervision but with support from senior physiotherapists within the department.
You will be expected to participate in regular in-service training, and formal and informal supervision.
The variety of clinical placements have different working hours, the majority work Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30 but some offer a service 8.00 am - 8.00pm Monday to Sunday therefore there will be a requirement for you to work flexibly between those times.
Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified Physiotherapist a broad practical education of a range of patients and conditions.
The rotations are currently 6 months duration (subject to change) and take place across the following disciplines:
- Community Therapy
- Community Hospital
- Stroke Unit
- Community Respiratory Service
- Childrens Integrated Therapies
- Mental Health
- Learning Disability
- MSK
The core rotations are Community Therapy and Community Hospital and the expectation is that all post holders cover these. There is the opportunity to then request specialist rotations once the core rotations have been completed. Specialist rotations are in locations around the county and therefore travel is inevitable.
The post-holder will work within a multidisciplinary or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences. Care delivered must be of high quality, cost-effective, and efficient and, safe.
The post-holder may encounter patients who are adults, older adults or children and their carers / families in Oxfordshire. Care is delivered outside of the acute hospital setting and rehabilitation emphasis is on self-management, access to the patients environment and return to previous employment or involvement in the community. The post-holder may work in teams where the goal is prevention of admission or in one which supports early discharge from the acute hospital setting.
- To work within a generic or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences, and deliver high quality, cost-effective and efficient rehabilitation.
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients, in alignment with national and professional guidelines empowering individuals to manage their conditions and reach their full potential.
- To perform physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and formulate an individualised treatment plan.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified Physiotherapist a broad practical education of a range of patients and conditions.
The rotations are currently 6 months duration (subject to change) and take place across the following disciplines:
- Community Therapy
- Community Hospital
- Stroke Unit
- Community Respiratory Service
- Childrens Integrated Therapies
- Mental Health
- Learning Disability
- MSK
The core rotations are Community Therapy and Community Hospital and the expectation is that all post holders cover these. There is the opportunity to then request specialist rotations once the core rotations have been completed. Specialist rotations are in locations around the county and therefore travel is inevitable.
The post-holder will work within a multidisciplinary or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences. Care delivered must be of high quality, cost-effective, and efficient and, safe.
The post-holder may encounter patients who are adults, older adults or children and their carers / families in Oxfordshire. Care is delivered outside of the acute hospital setting and rehabilitation emphasis is on self-management, access to the patients environment and return to previous employment or involvement in the community. The post-holder may work in teams where the goal is prevention of admission or in one which supports early discharge from the acute hospital setting.
- To work within a generic or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences, and deliver high quality, cost-effective and efficient rehabilitation.
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients, in alignment with national and professional guidelines empowering individuals to manage their conditions and reach their full potential.
- To perform physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and formulate an individualised treatment plan.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Care Professions Council Registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)/Evidence of application for CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records using local systems
- Demonstrate knowledge and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
- Awareness of clinical developments and current evidence based guidelines
- To have a basic understanding of clinic governance
- Comprehension and ability to work within organisational policies and to meet the diverse needs of patients
Desirable
- A basic understanding of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
- To have undertaken placements in a variety of settings
- Some working knowledge of rehabilitation
Desirable
- To have undertaken placements in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of inpatient settings
- Knowledge of Mental Health services
Other responsibilities
Essential
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health & Care Professions Council Registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)/Evidence of application for CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records using local systems
- Demonstrate knowledge and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
- Awareness of clinical developments and current evidence based guidelines
- To have a basic understanding of clinic governance
- Comprehension and ability to work within organisational policies and to meet the diverse needs of patients
Desirable
- A basic understanding of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
- To have undertaken placements in a variety of settings
- Some working knowledge of rehabilitation
Desirable
- To have undertaken placements in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of inpatient settings
- Knowledge of Mental Health services
Other responsibilities
Essential
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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).
