Job summary
Rotational Physiotherapist
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital SiteWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join our general rotations within the therapy department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The rotations are six months in length and involve working in a wide variety of clinical areas. These include Respiratory, Paediatrics, Burns, HIV/Oncology, Orthopaedics, Medical Rehabilitation, ED and Acute Medicine and Neurology.
You will have prior experience working in a variety of acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings and experience working as an autonomous practitioner. Previous experience in respiratory physiotherapy, including working in a critical care setting is essential. Applications without the essential criteria will not be considered for the post
Main duties of the job
They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions asdelegated by the Band 7 therapist or Clinical Lead Therapist.
They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
They will evidence based principles and current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement.
The post holder is expected to actively participate in the 5 in 7 weekend rota and respiratory on-call rota
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description and person specification for full details of job role and expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review job description and person specification for full details of job role and expectations.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of a broad range of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in acute and general medicine, ITU, surgery, respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and rehabilitation
- Participation in emergency on-call and weekend services
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in in-service training
- Experience of providing respiratory physiotherapy including on critical care, acute medical and surgical wards
- Experience as a qualified Physiotherapist in an acute inpatient hospital setting
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in other settings such as musculoskeletal outpatients, community and paediatrics
- Evidence of presentation at in-service training and teaching MDT colleagues
- Experience working in the NHS for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience of supervision of band 5 physiotherapists, students or therapy assistants
- Previous Band 6 experience in a relevant post
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory, orthopaedic, neurological and long term conditions including treatments/rehabilitation
- Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly.
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Demonstrate ability to, and understand of the importance of, work within National and Trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety etc.)
- Demonstrates the use of evidence based clinical practice
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Ability to clinically reason the application of a range of appropriate assessment and treatments techniques in a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
- Evidence of clinical educator training, supervisory and appraisal skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of a broad range of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in acute and general medicine, ITU, surgery, respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and rehabilitation
- Participation in emergency on-call and weekend services
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in in-service training
- Experience of providing respiratory physiotherapy including on critical care, acute medical and surgical wards
- Experience as a qualified Physiotherapist in an acute inpatient hospital setting
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience as a qualified therapist in other settings such as musculoskeletal outpatients, community and paediatrics
- Evidence of presentation at in-service training and teaching MDT colleagues
- Experience working in the NHS for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience of supervision of band 5 physiotherapists, students or therapy assistants
- Previous Band 6 experience in a relevant post
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory, orthopaedic, neurological and long term conditions including treatments/rehabilitation
- Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly.
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Demonstrate ability to, and understand of the importance of, work within National and Trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety etc.)
- Demonstrates the use of evidence based clinical practice
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Ability to clinically reason the application of a range of appropriate assessment and treatments techniques in a variety of clinical settings
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
- Evidence of clinical educator training, supervisory and appraisal 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.
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).