Job summary
The team at Southend University Hospital are currently looking for an existing Band 6 Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist ready to take the next step and develop with us into a competent and confident Band 6 within the Inpatient Acute setting.
We are a supportive therapy team looking to recruit a physiotherapist with a broad range of experience in core rotations, to join our team. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the acute inpatient wards.
This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.
Together with the team leaders in our other in-patient specialities, you will support the Therapies Managers in the strategic and operational planning for the department.
Main duties of the job
The role offers opportunities to develop clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment. Training and clinical development opportunities are available, with support to attend recognised courses within the area of your rotation to support your development in addition to providing comprehensive in-service training and regular clinical supervision. We will also support the development of your skills in appraisal management and leadership skills with relevant courses.
The rotations at Southend Hospitaloffer the opportunity togain experience in the following areas:
- Surgery - including amputee rehab
- Oncology
- General Medical
- Critical Care
- Acute Respiratory Care Unit
- Respiratory Outpatients
- Admission Avoidance
Our Band 7 Team Leaders are highly experienced in their fields, providing support and training opportunities for personal development.The role includes the supervision of students from University of Essex and University of Hertfordshire and the mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. The role also includes on call and weekend working, for which we provide a comprehensive training package.
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
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 be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care
- To provide individualised, clinically reasoned and evidence basedcare.
- To support patients with safe discharge into the community, providing onward referral to our community partners as appropriate to a patients needs.
- To assess and provide walking aids and equipment, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and that patients/carers/other team members are competent to use it safely.
- To train and support band 5 staff, assistants and carers.
- To provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff
- To be involved in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the area of the rotation
- To attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need, working with other health and social care professionals
- To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload and make appropriate onward referrals to ensure needs are met after discharge from the service.
- To liaise with the rotation team leader on a regular basis.
- To attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
- To participate in supervision and accountability sessions provided by the band 7 physiotherapist which may include joint working.
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 be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care
- To provide individualised, clinically reasoned and evidence basedcare.
- To support patients with safe discharge into the community, providing onward referral to our community partners as appropriate to a patients needs.
- To assess and provide walking aids and equipment, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and that patients/carers/other team members are competent to use it safely.
- To train and support band 5 staff, assistants and carers.
- To provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff
- To be involved in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the area of the rotation
- To attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need, working with other health and social care professionals
- To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload and make appropriate onward referrals to ensure needs are met after discharge from the service.
- To liaise with the rotation team leader on a regular basis.
- To attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
- To participate in supervision and accountability sessions provided by the band 7 physiotherapist which may include joint working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc
- Core Rotations - Resp, OPD, Neuro
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- clinical Educators course
- Relevant CPD / courses
- Membership of SIG
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience
- Supervision of students
- supervision of new staff or RA's
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc
- Core Rotations - Resp, OPD, Neuro
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- clinical Educators course
- Relevant CPD / courses
- Membership of SIG
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience
- Supervision of students
- supervision of new staff or RA's
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).
