Job summary
Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist
Band: 5 (£29,970- £36,483 per annum)
Hours: 37.5 hours Fixed term for 12 months Oct 25 to Oct 26
Site: Cross Site
Reports to: Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist, Therapy Team Leader, Head of Therapies.
Please note that only face to face interviews will be held for this post
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust (UHL) has an opportunity to join its very popular Physiotherapy Band 5 rotation scheme for 12 months. The rotations consists of over 20 different specialty areas including
- MSK outpatients
- Trauma
- Elective
- Acute stroke
- Early Supported Discharge
- Level 1 Brain Injury Unit
- Level 2 Neuro Rehab unit
- Oncology
- Paediatric in patients and out patients
- Acute medicine
- Rapid assessment and discharge
- Respiratory medicine
- ITU and Surgery
- Cardiology
- Renal
- Vascular
- Pelvic Health
- Medical rehab
Rotations are 4 months long.
Due to some internal promotions we are looking for someone who can develop and grow with us. We will offer you a wide variety of clinical and leadership experience supported with a comprehensive training package. There is a thorough induction process, preceptorship package, clinical supervision and In service training supported through appraisals and 1:1 meetings. In addition there are opportunities to take part in audit and research, become involved in carrying out service development and attend external training courses and conferences. You will be well supported by highly experienced clinicians and leaders. We are able to provide opportunities for career development and secondments into higher band posts within our large organisation.
If you share our passion and dedication to provide the best level of evidence-based care for our patients we would love to hear from you.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.
You will be expected
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
- To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
- To be able to evidence competency and effective clinical reasoning
- To work in conjunction with the MDT to provide holistic care for patients.
- To develop and maintain your knowledge and skills within the specialism you are working in.
- To be an advocate for the patient and their carers.
- Remain up to date on local and national issues affecting and influencing patient care.
- To work with others to support their development.
- To raise concerns when appropriate.
You will be supported to be able to carry this out through a comprehensive induction process, training and support package and with the help of experienced clinicians and leaders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.
You will be expected
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
- To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
- To be able to evidence competency and effective clinical reasoning
- To work in conjunction with the MDT to provide holistic care for patients.
- To develop and maintain your knowledge and skills within the specialism you are working in.
- To be an advocate for the patient and their carers.
- Remain up to date on local and national issues affecting and influencing patient care.
- To work with others to support their development.
- To raise concerns when appropriate.
You will be supported to be able to carry this out through a comprehensive induction process, training and support package and with the help of experienced clinicians and leaders.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths to grade 4 (C) or equivilent
Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of professional body such as Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience relevent to the post
Essential
- Varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
- Awareness of how therapy is provided in the NHS
Desirable
- Acute Hospital experience
Team working
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Awareness of the fundamentals of team work
- Experience of working in a clinical MDT
Desirable
- Experience of delegating work to support staff
Committment to Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrates Trust values
- Evidence of working in a way supportive of the Trust values
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Evidence of use of IT within a clinical setting
- Evidence of attention to accuracy
- Evidence of building positive team relationships
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
- Awareness of the importance of timekeeping
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical reasoning for decisions made
Other role requirements
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post
- Knowledge of current issues affecting Physiotherapy in the UK
- Expresses passion for delivering excellent patient care
Desirable
- Able to utilize theoretical knowledge to be able to problem solve and clinically reason
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths to grade 4 (C) or equivilent
Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of professional body such as Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience relevent to the post
Essential
- Varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
- Awareness of how therapy is provided in the NHS
Desirable
- Acute Hospital experience
Team working
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Awareness of the fundamentals of team work
- Experience of working in a clinical MDT
Desirable
- Experience of delegating work to support staff
Committment to Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrates Trust values
- Evidence of working in a way supportive of the Trust values
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Excellent written communication
- Evidence of use of IT within a clinical setting
- Evidence of attention to accuracy
- Evidence of building positive team relationships
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
- Awareness of the importance of timekeeping
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical reasoning for decisions made
Other role requirements
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post
- Knowledge of current issues affecting Physiotherapy in the UK
- Expresses passion for delivering excellent patient care
Desirable
- Able to utilize theoretical knowledge to be able to problem solve and clinically reason
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).
