Specialist Physiotherapist Acute Paediatrics
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Job summary
The Therapy service at Colchester General Hospital is looking for a dynamic experienced Physiotherapist to work in Acute Paediatrics.
You will carry a varied caseload, to include MDT respiratory clinics for Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis, the inpatient children's Ward, admissions Unit and Neonatal Unit, along with a rotational Physiotherapist.
You will work closely with the adult respiratory team, and form good working links with the community paediatric services.
You would also need to be an experienced clinical educator, who is able to take students on placement from local universities.
Non medical prescribing and spirometry accreditation would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
This role will suit a dynamic Therapist who has a broad range of clinical experience within respiratory and/ or paediatrics and some managerial experience. The post is based in a friendly and forward thinking department, where you will be supported by the professional leads, operations team and the other team leads.
The department is based in Colchester Hospital which is within East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). This forms the largest general hospital in the eastern region providing a number of specialist services. The therapy service has a high profile within the trust and thrives on innovation and challenge.
You would be expected to work approx. 1 weekend in 5 as part of 7 day working, and participate in the respiratory on-call rota.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
25 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
432-HR883-23
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Lead for Physiotherapy - Colchester
Christina Richardson
christina.richardson@esneft.nhs.uk
07840856968
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