Job summary
In this newly created post, you will have the opportunity to work across all key areas of the Trauma & Orthopaedic speciality, rotating between Bristol and Weston sites - including older person's trauma, elective orthopaedics, major trauma and limb reconstruction. This is an exciting opportunity to delve into the T&O speciality and develop your skill and expertise in this pathway.
Are you passionate about trauma and orthopaedics? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe an opportunity to concentrate on a specific clinical area while developing your leadership skills? T&O is a great place to make these steps. We have a culture which is fun, can-do and very friendly, where we aim to make everyone feel welcome, able to speak up and learn together.
Join our inclusive, supportive and flexible team to deliver an excellent service to our T&O population.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of an integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Technicians who work closely together on a day to day basis allowing plenty of opportunity for informal learning and peer support.
You will have protected and regular clinical supervision from your allocated mentor, but also be well supported informally on a day to day basis by our senior leads team.
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, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience 1
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working within the T+O Pathway
- Contributing to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff, students or nonregistered staff
- Experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit
- Previous experience at Band 6
Skills and Abilities 1
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A variety of experience in core areas as a postgraduate physiotherapist e.g. Care of the Elderly, MSK, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Skills and Abilities 2
Essential
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Demonstrates a commitment to team working
- Demonstrates a proactive attitude
- Demonstrates interest and passion to work in T&O speciality
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience 1
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working within the T+O Pathway
- Contributing to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff, students or nonregistered staff
- Experience of discharge planning
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit
- Previous experience at Band 6
Skills and Abilities 1
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to effect & manage change
- Leadership Skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A variety of experience in core areas as a postgraduate physiotherapist e.g. Care of the Elderly, MSK, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council registered
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
Skills and Abilities 2
Essential
- Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
- Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
- Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
- Demonstrates a commitment to team working
- Demonstrates a proactive attitude
- Demonstrates interest and passion to work in T&O speciality
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
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
