Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Physiotherapist to join the acute rotation at Broomfield Hospital. You will be part of an agile, friendly, highly motivated team of Physiotherapists working within multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation to, and discharge planning for in-patients and outpatients in various settings.
You will be responsible for assessing, treating and clinically managing patients with a range of conditions; creating the treatment program required to achieve a successful discharge.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of Physiotherapy in the acute and outpatient settings.
Within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust we offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete Quality Improvement and Audit projects, we provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists.
Main duties of the job
Assess and treat own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.
Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Provides a high quality of treatment to all patients
Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge through CPD, training and involvement in the rotation scheme.
Demonstrates ability to clinically supervise the practice of assistants.
The posts are rotational, covering all areas of the acute hospital including
- Emergency Department
- Stroke
- Critical Care
- General Surgery incl. Amputees
- Burns and Plastics at the Regional Speciality St Andrews CentreMedical wards
- Outpatient Musculo-skeletal department
- Orthopaedics incl. Elective surgery at Braintree Community hospital site
- Elderly
You will be working within integrated teams of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, supported by Advanced Physiotherapists in all areas.
About us
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 more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist or pre-registration student
- BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence on ongoing CPD and attendance on courses
- Member of Special Interest Group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT
- Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- NHS experience as student, band 5 or assistant
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist or pre-registration student
- BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence on ongoing CPD and attendance on courses
- Member of Special Interest Group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of clinical experience at undergraduate level, working within the MDT
- Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- NHS experience as student, band 5 or assistant
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Previous experience working as a Therapy Assistant
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).
