Band 5 Physiotherapist, rotational

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Southend University Hospital is looking for a Band 5 physiotherapistto join our therapy teams.

As a department we provide strong Band 7 & 8a Physiotherapy leadership in all specialities to support new starters in a 6 month probationary programme offering a robust induction and helping them settle into our teams. We provide a training and competency structure for all equipment, on-call and weekend working to support staff development. We provide monthly rotation specific in-service training, regular accountability as well as offering a range of role specific training opportunities.

The rotations offered at Southend Hospital are:

MSK Outpatients - including Hand therapy, general MSK and satellite clinics.
Medical - including oncology and Frailty
Admission Avoidance
Surgical wards including amputees
Elective and trauma Orthopaedics
Stroke
Critical Care and the Acute respiratory unit
Paediatrics
Community & Intermediate Care rotations including early supported discharge teams for stroke and orthopaedics

As a Trust we recognise the individual development needs of our staff and so offer static band 5 positions to support physiotherapists who have identified their ideal career pathway, as well as offering traditional rotational positions.

This post would suit a newly qualified or qualifying physiotherapist who is seeking to commence their career in a friendly and supportive environment.

Fixed term positions may also be available.

Main duties of the job

The band 5 physiotherapist will have responsibility for assessing and treating their own caseload of patients and maintaining the associated records. As an autonomous practitioner they will be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, delegating as appropriate to support workers.

Regular supervision is provided by experienced band 6 and 7 therapists and takes the form of formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, caseload discussion and formal clinical supervision sessions. The structure of the therapy teams at Southend ensures that there is always access to advice and support from a senior therapist.

The band 5 physiotherapist role involves active participation in the weekend/bank holiday working rotas and on-call service, once the required training has been competed.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

18 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9009

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

To work within the MDT as an autonomous practitioner
To manage a clinical caseload
To provide physiotherapy specific assessment and intervention
To facilitate safe discharge
To contribute to service development and support evidence based practice
To communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patients
To prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the service
To provide timely and accurate communication with the MDT
To maintain accurate clinical records

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

To work within the MDT as an autonomous practitioner
To manage a clinical caseload
To provide physiotherapy specific assessment and intervention
To facilitate safe discharge
To contribute to service development and support evidence based practice
To communicate with key stakeholders to support safe and timely discharge of patients
To prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the service
To provide timely and accurate communication with the MDT
To maintain accurate clinical records

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BSc / Pre-reg MSc PT
HCPC registered / Awaiting HCPC registration - UK trained
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Core Placements
Computer Literate

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

General

Essential

Good communication skills
Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Awareness of on-call
Awareness of weekend working
Car owner
Car driver

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

BSc / Pre-reg MSc PT
HCPC registered / Awaiting HCPC registration - UK trained
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Core Placements
Computer Literate

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

General

Essential

Good communication skills
Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Awareness of on-call
Awareness of weekend working
Car owner
Car driver

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

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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).