Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Elective Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at Chase Farm Hospital, within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. As a senior member of the team you will work across the elective surgical ward and the day of surgery unit. You will be working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care throughout the patient journey, in line with the principles of enhanced recovery.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload effectively, by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills. They must be flexible to fluctuating priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate efficient and effective discharge planning. They will need to apply excellent communication skills with MDT colleagues, including attending daily MDT and other meetings.
The successful candidate will be required to teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by highly experienced band 7 therapists. You will also be expected to have an active role in developing the Elective Orthopaedic service.
The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department's 7-day working policy.
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled 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 topFor more information please follow link https://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
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group e.g AGILE, BOA, ATOCP
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
- Experience of discharge planning processes with complex patients
- Experience of effective MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 6 post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Computer literate
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
- Able to work independently and autonomously
Desirable
- Evidence of student or support worker supervision
- Involvement in audit, research and an understanding of quality improvement
Personal qualitites and attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy in orthopaedics
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities including confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group e.g AGILE, BOA, ATOCP
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
- Experience of discharge planning processes with complex patients
- Experience of effective MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 6 post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Computer literate
- Able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills
- Able to work independently and autonomously
Desirable
- Evidence of student or support worker supervision
- Involvement in audit, research and an understanding of quality improvement
Personal qualitites and attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy in orthopaedics
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities including confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post graduate courses
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).
