Job summary
Physiotherapist (Orthopaedics)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital SiteWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the orthopaedic therapy team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 9 months. We are a busy team caring for elective and trauma patients.
You will have prior experience working in a variety of acute settings inclusive of acute orthopaedics. Experience in respiratory physiotherapy is also essential. The post holder will manage a clinical caseload, support the team with more complex cases and has supervisory and teaching responsibilities.
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
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas
- Experience of working with orthopaedic patients in the acute setting
- Experience of participation in weekend and respiratory on-call physiotherapy services
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in a collaborative way.
- Evidence of active participation in training and development.
- Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of physiotherapists, assistants and students
Desirable
- Involvement and experience in audit and service development
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in the acute setting
- Knowledge of a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions
- 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
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
Desirable
- Experience of fitting appliances, eg - braces and collars
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated, effective team member
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas
- Experience of working with orthopaedic patients in the acute setting
- Experience of participation in weekend and respiratory on-call physiotherapy services
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in a collaborative way.
- Evidence of active participation in training and development.
- Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of physiotherapists, assistants and students
Desirable
- Involvement and experience in audit and service development
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in the acute setting
- Knowledge of a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions
- 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
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
Desirable
- Experience of fitting appliances, eg - braces and collars
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated, effective team member
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).