Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK. At UCLH we are committed to delivering top quality care, excellent education and worldwide research. The therapy department is a friendly and supportive environment to develop clinical and project skills.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist with excellent communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach. You must be a team player with a broad range of student experience.
This role has 6-month rotations across a range of specialities including: Critical Care, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Oncology and Haematology, General Medicine, Musculoskeletal Outpatients. Rehabilitation and Neurology.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality physiotherapy including assessment, treatment and advice to patients with various needs in a variety of settings.
- To work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver patient centred care.
- To participate in the Band 5 Rotational Scheme, this involves six monthly rotations in the following areas;
- Respiratory including Critical care, UCLH@Westmoreland Street, Acute Medicine and Surgery
- Neurology including Hyper acute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Brain Injury Unit (ABIU), Neurosurgery, neuro-medicine and neuro-rehabilitation (at NHNN)
- Musculoskeletal including Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Acute orthopaedic outpatients
- Rehabilitation and Medicine including Oncology, Haematology, Elderly Care, Infectious Diseases, Exercise Post (A rotation providing physical and therapeutic exercise within a Paediatric, Adolescent and Adult Cancer Services) and Intermediate Care (St Pancras Rehab Unit)
- To participate in weekend working, on-calls and 7-day services as appropriate for the rotation
About us
The Acute Therapy Service at UCLH is a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking department where everyone is enthusiastic and passionate about providing high quality care to patients. Our staff are committed to service development - continuously improving patient experience through quality improvement projects, research and patient engagement. We are proud of what we achieve and celebrate this through staff recognition events and awards.
Clinically the department is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff, who are divided into small specialty therapy teams who join with similar specialties for education, training and service development. There are extensive opportunities for training through internal and external courses and staff are supported to showcase work at conferences.
Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is key for us. The department aspires to be a warm, friendly and supportive place to work, enabling all staff to maximise their potential. We encourage staff to contribute through staff groups championing equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, staff wellbeing and patient and staff experience.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The rotations are across several sites including University College Hospital, UCH at Westmoreland Street, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, St Pancras Rehab Unit (CNWL). On all rotations staff will either participate in 7-day services or weekend and on-call rotas.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement providing regular supervision and in-service training. Please only apply if you have a degree result and have your HCPC registration or it is pending.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The rotations are across several sites including University College Hospital, UCH at Westmoreland Street, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, St Pancras Rehab Unit (CNWL). On all rotations staff will either participate in 7-day services or weekend and on-call rotas.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement providing regular supervision and in-service training. Please only apply if you have a degree result and have your HCPC registration or it is pending.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Physiotherapy HPC Registration (actual or pending)
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- CSP Membership (actual or pending)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting.
- Completion of core student placements including: Respiratory and ITU, Neurology/Rehabilitation, Care of the Older Person and Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Knowledge of general conditions seen in Physiotherapy including respiratory, outpatient/orthopaedics, neurological and care of the older person
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 5/student in the area of cardio-respiratory
- Previous experience of working on a cardio-respiratory on-call rota
- A wide range of student placements including: paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, community, women's health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with patients, physiotherapists and other health professionals
- Able to present written and spoken English in a clear and logical manner including the ability to meet UCLH Trust documentation guidelines
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work as a supportive member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to recognise own learning needs and self manage learning
- Ability to comprehend and work within the UCLH Trust policies including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Involvement in learning contracts/appraisal scheme
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Willingness to participate in staff training
Desirable
- Ability to work independently when on call
- Competent IT skills for communication and presentation of information
Other
Essential
- To participate in the weekend, on-calls and/or 7-day services as necessary.
- Physically fit and able to comply with UCLH Trust manual handling guidelines
- Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Physiotherapy HPC Registration (actual or pending)
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- CSP Membership (actual or pending)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting.
- Completion of core student placements including: Respiratory and ITU, Neurology/Rehabilitation, Care of the Older Person and Musculoskeletal Outpatients
- Knowledge of general conditions seen in Physiotherapy including respiratory, outpatient/orthopaedics, neurological and care of the older person
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Band 5/student in the area of cardio-respiratory
- Previous experience of working on a cardio-respiratory on-call rota
- A wide range of student placements including: paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, community, women's health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with patients, physiotherapists and other health professionals
- Able to present written and spoken English in a clear and logical manner including the ability to meet UCLH Trust documentation guidelines
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work as a supportive member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to recognise own learning needs and self manage learning
- Ability to comprehend and work within the UCLH Trust policies including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Involvement in learning contracts/appraisal scheme
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Willingness to participate in staff training
Desirable
- Ability to work independently when on call
- Competent IT skills for communication and presentation of information
Other
Essential
- To participate in the weekend, on-calls and/or 7-day services as necessary.
- Physically fit and able to comply with UCLH Trust manual handling guidelines
- Ability to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful and busy environment at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit ,St Pancras Hospital, South Wing, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE
London
NW1 0PE
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
