The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist

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Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Physiotherapist to join our innovative team at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in Harlow, Essex. We provide ongoing care to a broad range of patients, ranging from those who are critically unwell, to those who need minimal rehabilitation or assessment and advice.

You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Service, including patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.

In return, you will be supported in your efforts to build on your previous experience to further develop your clinical competencies and leadership skills.

This is a full time position. Part time and job shares will be considered. Assistance could be provided for suitable return to practice candidates.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be integral to the efficient and effective running of the Physiotherapy service, and will assist the Specialty Team Lead in providing the highest standard of care to patients referred to us while also working to improve the service where needed. You will also supervise rotational physiotherapists and support them in their work, while leading the clinical education and practice of student physiotherapists and assist in department-wide training..

Often you will work without direct supervision, and as such you will responsible for managing your own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type.

Effective communication with patients, carers and all other members of the multi-disciplinary team is paramount, and you will also act as an advocate on behalf of patients for their safety and to ensure they have a positive experience.

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year pro rata inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5630677-SW

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this post's main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description which is available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this post's main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description which is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physio Degree with HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of clinical experience / rotations
  • Experience within the acute setting
  • Oncall competent
  • Evidence of CPD activity

Desirable

  • Experience within ED
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Physio Degree with HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of clinical experience / rotations
  • Experience within the acute setting
  • Oncall competent
  • Evidence of CPD activity

Desirable

  • Experience within ED

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Therapies

Katie Silk

katiesilk@nhs.net

01279978564

Details

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year pro rata inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5630677-SW

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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