Job summary
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for physiotherapists for our rotational posts at the Royal Free Hospital. The rotations happen on a 6 monthly basis and you will be part of a team that delivers patient focused, evidence based and high quality therapy services across some of the following clinical areas:
- Neurosciences
- Musculoskeletal out-patients and Hand Therapy out-patients
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Respiratory/ Critical Care/ Medicine/ Surgery
- Health Services for Elderly People
- Rapid Response
- Oncology
- Renal & Urology
- Liver & HPB
- Vascular and Amputees
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Please ensure that your supporting information is no more than 1000 words. You are welcome to apply if you have applied for your HCPC, and are awaiting professional registration.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential
- Core student placements in a clinical service area
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of presentation of own research/project work
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni - disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
- Awareness of Evidence Based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Computer literate
- Able to document information accurately
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential
- Core student placements in a clinical service area
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Awareness / understanding of role of physiotherapy within current evolving health environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a Healthcare setting
- Evidence of presentation of own research/project work
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Demonstable knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy skills, practice and theory
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni - disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
- Awareness of Evidence Based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Computer literate
- Able to document information accurately
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).
