Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of Adult Orthopaedics in-patients' team with a 12 month fixed-term contract (with potential to extend). We are looking for Band 7 Physiotherapist who will be responsible for providing a high-quality therapy service to the adult orthopaedic inpatient caseload within the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. The Band 7 Physiotherapist is required to provide clinical supervision and act as a source of specialist advice to student, Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and therapy technicians. The post holder will also provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients, carers and families. Be the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans and lead within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, both internally and externally. You will be joining the team of 20+ therapy staff. You will also support the Clinical Lead within Adult Orthopaedic Therapy Team with the delivery of the national and RNOH AHP strategy.
You will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Therapists and encouraged to develop your clinical, managerial and research skills.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Rosalind Moss or Puja Varsani Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Therapy Team Lead rosalind.moss3@nhs.net or puja.varsani@nhs.net or 0208 909 5480
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 physiotherapist will be responsible and accountable for providing a high quality therapy service to the adult orthopaedic inpatient caseload within the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and its key stakeholders. The Band 7 Physiotherapist is required to provide clinical supervision and act as a source of specialist advice to student, Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and therapy technicians. The post holder will also provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients, carers and families. Be the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans and lead within the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist advice to other specialist health professionals, both internally and externally.
Special considerations. The post holder:-
Will work as part of the seven day a week rota and physiotherapy emergency overnight on call rota
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplacewe are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Refer to the full job description and person specification attached .
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplacewe are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Refer to the full job description and person specification attached .
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics.
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area
- Attained a high level of clinical competence in your specialist area
- Experience of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Undertaken research / evaluation of practice / work based projects and initiated change
- Involvement in national clinical interest group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for physiotherapy
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional patients and carers
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, often multi-tasking
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Successful completion of recognised post-registration clinical course in specialist field
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics.
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area
- Attained a high level of clinical competence in your specialist area
- Experience of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality issues
Desirable
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Undertaken research / evaluation of practice / work based projects and initiated change
- Involvement in national clinical interest group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities. Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses.
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for physiotherapy
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and with emotional patients and carers
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day, often multi-tasking
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
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).
