Job summary
We are recruiting for temporary Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist positions. We have a range of contracts, longest until November 2026.
The Physiotherapy Service operates Trustwide, with teams of Physiotherapists each led by a Physiotherapy Operational Lead providing a service to a defined speciality area.
Applicants should be Chartered Physiotherapists with HCPC registration and have a range of under graduate placement experience in an NHS setting.
- Interview Date Thursday 13 February 2025
- 37 hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Rotations will be Trust wide across the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital, Regent Point and Community include:
- Medicine, Surgery/ITU, Orthopaedics, Out-patients, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Burns and Plastics, Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Amputee Rehabilitation, Major Trauma, Stroke and Older Peoples Medicine.
- We are able to offer excellent senior staff support and teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, the ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal development are all essential requirements of these posts.
- It is a requirement of this post to participate in the out of hour's and weekend Physiotherapy Service.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the Physiotherapy Band 5 rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities, for 6-month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified physiotherapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the Physiotherapy Band 5 rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities, for 6-month periods.
- Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified physiotherapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSFs Improving Working Lives
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. bobath
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Range of under graduate placement experience in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in a junior rotational scheme
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems e.g. stroke, mobility problems
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSFs Improving Working Lives
SKILLS
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. bobath
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Range of under graduate placement experience in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in a junior rotational scheme
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems e.g. stroke, mobility problems
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
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).
