Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist - Hospital Outreach Support Team (HOST)

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Job summary

The Physiotherapy Department is a dynamic, friendly and cohesive department and we are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious individual to work within our Hospital Outreach Support Team (HOST). The HOST team support patients who have been discharged from the hospital to continue to reach their goals within their own homes. They provide a range of advice and support including return to function, outdoor mobility and care of patients with orthopaedic collars and braces. The role has exciting opportunities for MDT working and skill development, particularly with occupational therapists.

We are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 or current band 6 physiotherapist for a part time position.

You must have experience within the NHS preferably within the acute setting and also be a car driver.

There is a requirement for flexible working as the service currently works over 7 days working week including bank holidays using a rostered system.

Excellent team working, communication and innovation are essential within this busy, dynamic department.

Main duties of the job

To provide physiotherapy to relevant patients within HOST, in a range of settings including inpatients, outpatients and patient homes.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum pro rota inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF14078

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess and treat patients in HOST. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess and treat patients in HOST. To support the team in the organisation and provision of an efficient, high quality and co-ordinated physiotherapy service for patients in each area. To undertake a defined clinical caseload. To ensure that patient and service standards and priorities are met. To provide clinical supervision to assigned junior physiotherapists, technical instructors, physiotherapy assistants and students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • BSc Physiotherapy

Desirable

  • Member of CSP
  • Member of Specific interest group
  • Post graduate qualifications in related area i.e. frailty

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous Acute NHS experience at band 5 level
  • Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including elderly care and orthopaedics
  • Previous acute NHS experience

Desirable

  • Previous Senior Experience in Specialty Area
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • BSc Physiotherapy

Desirable

  • Member of CSP
  • Member of Specific interest group
  • Post graduate qualifications in related area i.e. frailty

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous Acute NHS experience at band 5 level
  • Achieved core skills in all core Junior rotations, including elderly care and orthopaedics
  • Previous acute NHS experience

Desirable

  • Previous Senior Experience in Specialty Area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Samantha Towers

Samanthatowers@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum pro rota inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF14078

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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