Job summary
We currently have a 30hpw 12 month fixed term opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist within Orthopedics, based at the University Hospital of North tees. The successful applicant will be working across the orthopedic ward base, as well as day case units and orthopedic outpatients. The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload and the supervision of Band 5 staffs, Specialized Therapy Assistants as well as students.
The post holder will ideally have experience in working within Orthopedics, including knowledge of a range of conditions and post op protocols.
We are looking for dedicated health care professionals who is flexible in their approach and possess the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations. In return we will provide you with an induction support, and the opportunity to develop with the guidance of experienced Senior staff. We actively support CPD and have a well established in service training programme. We pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.
Our Team Vision is to inspire, empower and educate people to improve their independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the existing Orthopedic Therapy Team.
We currently provide a seven day service and this is an opportunity to join the senior therapy team structure. The successful candidate will work closely with all multidisciplinary team members to proactively assess and facilitate safe and timely discharges, providing clinical and non-clinical leadership.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organization to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognize staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with all multidisciplinary team members to proactively assess and facilitate safe and timely discharges, providing clinical and non-clinical leadership.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
Our values are at the heart of our organisation:
- Responsive
- Compassionate
- Listening
- Respectful
- Team Working
- Professional
- Caring
- Courteous
In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop and we actively support CPD and pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with all multidisciplinary team members to proactively assess and facilitate safe and timely discharges, providing clinical and non-clinical leadership.
We are looking for a dedicated health care professional who is flexible in their approach and possesses the aptitude to adapt quickly to new situations.
Our values are at the heart of our organisation:
- Responsive
- Compassionate
- Listening
- Respectful
- Team Working
- Professional
- Caring
- Courteous
In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop and we actively support CPD and pride ourselves on the friendliness of our service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess HCPC registration
- Physiotherapy Degree
Desirable
- Further relevant experience/ courses around working within orthopedics
- Registered with professional body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of different orthopedic conditions
- Experience and knowledge of specific orthopedic protocols and management of conditions
- Experience and knowledge of the provision/fitting of orthoses
Desirable
- Experience of delivering non-clinical leadership and support i.e. supervisions/ appraisals
- Experience in managing a caseload across multiple areas
- Experience of leading a team and supporting more junior members of staff with day to day tasks
skills
Essential
- Experience in navigating/ using a variety of Trust IT systems
- Experience of working within and communicating with the wider MDT
Desirable
- UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of guidelines linked to orthopedic protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess HCPC registration
- Physiotherapy Degree
Desirable
- Further relevant experience/ courses around working within orthopedics
- Registered with professional body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of different orthopedic conditions
- Experience and knowledge of specific orthopedic protocols and management of conditions
- Experience and knowledge of the provision/fitting of orthoses
Desirable
- Experience of delivering non-clinical leadership and support i.e. supervisions/ appraisals
- Experience in managing a caseload across multiple areas
- Experience of leading a team and supporting more junior members of staff with day to day tasks
skills
Essential
- Experience in navigating/ using a variety of Trust IT systems
- Experience of working within and communicating with the wider MDT
Desirable
- UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of guidelines linked to orthopedic protocols
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).
