Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Physiotherapist

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered band 5 Physiotherapist to join the team as a bank member of staff.

The Locomotor service provides specialist musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation in community hubs across Hackney. The team is supported by a team of senior clinicians which include advanced practice Physiotherapists. The service also benefits from an integrated persistent pain service, you will have the opportunity to discuss any pain cases you have with them.

*Please note that as a bank position we are unable to support employment sponsorship (work visa) request.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit a qualified Physiotherapist who is interested in developing their skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.You will work with a client group that is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.

NHS experience and NHS MSK experience working as a qualified or student physiotherapist within the NHS would be an advantage.

You will be provided with regular clinical supervision.

Outside your working hours you will have the opportunity to participate in any band 5 teaching that is taking place in the department.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17.62 to £26.55 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

293-BANK-0628-C

Job locations

Homerton

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in physiotherapy

Skill/abilities

Essential

  • Assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to optimise patient management.
  • Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.

Experience

Essential

  • Broad undergraduate experience
  • Experience of working in different health care environments (including student placements)
  • Experience of conducting a literature search

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multicultural society

Knowledge/understanding

Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Current NHS and professional issues.
  • Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
  • Professional manner
Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma in physiotherapy

Skill/abilities

Essential

  • Assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to optimise patient management.
  • Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.

Experience

Essential

  • Broad undergraduate experience
  • Experience of working in different health care environments (including student placements)
  • Experience of conducting a literature search

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multicultural society

Knowledge/understanding

Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Current NHS and professional issues.
  • Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
  • Professional manner

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head Locomotor Service

Elizabeth Slee

elizabethslee@nhs.net

02076834553

Details

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£17.62 to £26.55 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

293-BANK-0628-C

Job locations

Homerton

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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