Job summary
Band 5 Physiotherapist (rotation)
Permanent 37.5 hours
Part time and job share considered
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists who is registered with the Health Care Professions Council to join the Physiotherapy Services Teams at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full time rotational post of 37.5 hours.
This rotational post offers opportunities in MSK outpatients, pulmonary rehabilitation, community hospital inpatients (including neurology) as well as home based rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by experienced physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. As part of their job role they will be required to independently manage their own case load and contribute to departmental and service needs. The post holder will be required to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, show initiative and team spirit as well as be committed to patient care, assisting them in achieving their maximum potential. The post holder will be flexible and able to work in a variety of locations across the Trust, as the service requires. An understanding of rehabilitation is desirable along with varied clinical placements as a student. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged and identified through annual appraisal. Clinical supervision is offered through groups or individual supervision as appropriate.
The post holders will need to be flexible and able to travel in a timely manner to work in a variety of locations across the Trust, as the service requires.
All references from university and any previous employers will be sought. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your referees.
Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS attached
You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments and mange their own caseload in a variety of clinical settings.
You may work in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies.
You may be involved in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS attached
You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments and mange their own caseload in a variety of clinical settings.
You may work in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies.
You may be involved in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability
Desirable
- Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection
- HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children
Desirable
- Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability
Desirable
- Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection
- HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children
Desirable
- Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
