Job summary
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to cover medical patients on 40 beds over two wards at Newton Abbot Hospital. This will include patients with a wide variety of conditions including general medical, orthopaedic and long-term conditions. We also run a weekend service and the successful candidate would also have a role in supporting rotational Band 5 Physiotherapists and students. We have vacancies at a Full and Part Time capacity.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a permanent full time position who has experience in a variety of settings in the NHS.
Under the supervision of the B7 Inpatient Therapy Manager to be responsible for the continued development of the Physiotherapy service within the Newton Abbot community hospital wards.
To explore innovative new ways of delivering inpatient services to facilitate speedier discharges from Newton Abbot Hospital; work with colleagues e.g. Inpatient Therapy Manager and B6 physio colleagues to implement and evaluate changes in the service.
About us
We are a dynamic integrated therapy team with a strong focus on prompt assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. We work closely with members of the MDT, in particular Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers, to provide a holistic approach to patient care. We work flexibly and successfully as a team to provide the highest level of care to a varied population of patients.
The Government has formally announced that it intends to introduce regulations that will require most healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) against COVID-19 by 1st April 2022. To achieve this the successful applicant must have had their 1st COVID-19 vaccination by3rd February 2022. Therefore, full COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an individual is medically exempt. We will ask for proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment process.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for further details of the post. If you have any further questions about the role please contact the recruiting manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for further details of the post. If you have any further questions about the role please contact the recruiting manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Proven relevant experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in respiratory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Proven relevant experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in respiratory
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).
