Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our Adult Therapy Services department at UHBW rotating across both Bristol & Weston sites.
Our rotations are currently 6 months in duration and we offer a wide range of experiences including Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma and Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Medical Respiratory, Older People's Rehab, Cardiac, Surgery / ITU and Stroke. We also offer an acute stroke rotation that is based at North Bristol Trust (Southmead Hospital)
As part of an integrated therapy service you will report to a Band 7 Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist team lead in your clinical area. In all areas you will be able to access senior PT professional support and training and development opportunities.
We operate a 7 day level of working in some teams and a 6 day level of working in other teams at the BRI meaning that you will contribute to 1:4 Saturday &/or Sundays. You will contribute to the weekend working and on-call respiratory rota.
We also wish to make candidates aware that for these roles we do NOT have any funding available to support successful candidates with relocation costs.
We would welcome applications from candidates qualifying early in 2024
Applications will be capped at 50
Main duties of the job
- To act as an autonomous practitioner, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within a speciality team, with the support and mentoring of senior physiotherapists.
- Staff will rotate to different clinical areas across the Trust. Each rotation will have clear learning objectives to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge.
- To plan and prioritise their own workload, delegating tasks as appropriate and communicating progress with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To supervise and train Technical Instructors and Students as required.
- The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends, to participate in the bank holiday rota, and contribute to a 24/7 respiratory on call rota.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of acute respiratory experience at undergraduate level
- Experience of team working
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Planning & organisational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day & carryout concurrent activities
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- A flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate enthusiasm & a willingness to learn
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical & reflective skills
- Understanding of role within MDT
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Demonstrate empathy and resilience
- Willing to travel between sites
- Basic Information and Technology skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Proactive attitude
- Demonstrates trust values - Respectful, Supportive, Collaborative and Innovative
- Desire to work for UHBW
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of acute respiratory experience at undergraduate level
- Experience of team working
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of acute respiratory experience at undergraduate level
- Experience of team working
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Planning & organisational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day & carryout concurrent activities
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- A flexible approach to work
- Demonstrate enthusiasm & a willingness to learn
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical & reflective skills
- Understanding of role within MDT
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
- Demonstrate empathy and resilience
- Willing to travel between sites
- Basic Information and Technology skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to effect & manage change
Aptitudes
Essential
- Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Proactive attitude
- Demonstrates trust values - Respectful, Supportive, Collaborative and Innovative
- Desire to work for UHBW
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of acute respiratory experience at undergraduate level
- Experience of team working
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Trustwide - Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
