Job summary
Band 5 Physiotherapist (Rotational)
We are recruiting a physiotherapist to be based at Lincoln County Hospital. The successful applicant will join the Physiotherapy team, working with patients in core rotations including the new Front Door Therapy Team.
You will be working within the Hospital wards and Physiotherapy outpatient setting, in a strong integrated team that constantly sets and achieves high standards.
Your base will be Lincoln Hospital, but you will be required to travel to other sites as service demands.
Some rotations include a 8am to 8pm service, where you will be required to support.
Main duties of the job
Our team is highly focussed on supporting your development and we work hard to ensure you will receive 1:1 supervision, regular training/peer review/journal clubs and access to advice and support from our team of Clinical Specialist physiotherapists.
All physiotherapists benefit from protected CPD time, as well as the opportunity to attend locally organised courses run by nationally accredited tutors.
The post will be full time, and will work as part of a 7 day service.
All applicants must have a current HCPC registration.
The Physiotherapy team is a sociable one that takes advantage of Lincoln as one of the fastest growing cities in the UK with its population rising at four-times the national average, boasting an historic Cathedral Quarter, with independent shops and dining experiences nestled amongst cobbled streets. The waterfront quarter has a good range of bars and restaurants in a marina setting, where the University's student population has stimulated the growth of Lincoln's newest hub for night time economy, including live music from international artists at the Engine Shed and shopping experiences. The cost of living in Lincolnshire is one of the lowest in the country:
The University of Lincoln is a TEF Gold Standard University of which we have close links.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
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- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
-
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
-
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Diploma / degree/ MSc in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of maintained CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Well rounded experience of a variety of clinical areas as a student
- Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
- Good theoretical knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures
- Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills
- Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
- Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
- Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
- Ablility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust Framework: * Patient Centred * Safety * Compassion * Respect and * Excellence
Desirable
- Able to travel across sites
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to motivate, and persuade patients with impaired cognitive status
- Problem solving
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
- Diploma / degree/ MSc in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of maintained CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Well rounded experience of a variety of clinical areas as a student
- Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
- Good theoretical knowledge
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures
- Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills
- Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
- Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
- Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people
- Ablility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust Framework: * Patient Centred * Safety * Compassion * Respect and * Excellence
Desirable
- Able to travel across sites
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Able to motivate, and persuade patients with impaired cognitive status
- Problem solving
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
