Job summary
Are you a confident and motivated Band 5 or an emerging Band 6 Physiotherapist who would like to develop new clinical and managerial skills within an acute setting?
An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen to work with an innovative and dynamic team of therapists within London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our diverse team and further develop specialist skills within a wide range of rotations.
This post is based at Ealing Hospital and will involve working across a variety of acute respiratory, medical and surgical wards, orthopaedics, neurology, frailty and musculoskeletal outpatients services; with a potential for further opportunity to rotate across Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals.
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and you will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills according to the area of work setting and CPD guidelines. Support and supervision will be provided by experienced therapists. Our multidisciplinary therapies department is committed to development and offers a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's needs. There are new and exciting projects continually being undertaken which you will be given the opportunity to partake in.
For enquiries please contact: Maya Pote
Email: mayapote@nhs.net
Contact number: 07971305762
Main duties of the job
To provide a quality physiotherapy service to LNWH patients across our three sites.
To develop knowledge and skills in the management of patients at LNWH - including care of Elderly, Respiratory, MSK/Ortho and Neurology.
To take additional responsibilities for specific projects and the supervision of Band 5 staff, Physiotherapy Assistants and Students where required.
To participate in the 9 monthly rotational scheme through all areas. Rotations include Neuro, Ortho, MSK, Medical & Surgical wards Including ICU, Care of the Elderly and Acute Medical Assessment unit.
To work 1 in 5 weekends as part of the seven-day services rota.
In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to always behave in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the values of the Trust.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Previous applicants need not apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Previous applicants need not apply
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registration
- Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical rotations
Desirable
- Membership of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Special Interest Groups
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a qualified physiotherapist with theoretical and practical experience in a broad range of core and specialist areas of work such as orthopaedics, inpatient elderly and frail elderly, neurology, respiratory, musculoskeletal, community settings.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS setting
- Previous experience at Band 6 level.
- Supervision of band 5, student or physiotherapy assistant.
Skills, abilities, attributes
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to cope in a stressful working environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
Desirable
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Have an understanding and experience in audit and outcome measures
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registration
- Attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical rotations
Desirable
- Membership of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Special Interest Groups
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a qualified physiotherapist with theoretical and practical experience in a broad range of core and specialist areas of work such as orthopaedics, inpatient elderly and frail elderly, neurology, respiratory, musculoskeletal, community settings.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS setting
- Previous experience at Band 6 level.
- Supervision of band 5, student or physiotherapy assistant.
Skills, abilities, attributes
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to cope in a stressful working environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
Desirable
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Have an understanding and experience in audit and outcome measures
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).
