Job summary
We are currently recruiting Physiotherapists who wish to join our rotational scheme of core and specialised rotations which occur in our three main sites (Stoke Mandeville - Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Amersham).
Main duties of the job
There are permanent posts available, with four month rotations in the following areas: trauma, elective orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, hyperacute stroke, stroke rehab, burns and plastics, Intensive care, medical wards and respiratory unit, surgical wards, complex neuro rehab, acute spinal cord injuries, spinal cord rehabilitation , community rehabilitation and Therapy nurse led Unit rehab. Paediatrics, hydrotherapy, amputee and cardiac rehabilitation experience is also available.
For all rotations you will have a nominated band 6/Senior to be your mentor and provide support, often there are Physiotherapy support staff that you work alongside and this provides opportunities for you to develop your skills of delegation and support. As a service we also have several rotational schemes at band 6 level offering great career progression in the future.
In service training and professional development is actively pursued in all rotations. Following a competency based induction and training part of this role also includes working at weekends and being on -call for the respiratory service.
As some of the rotations are working in the community visiting patients in their homes, it is therefore essential that you are a car driver and either own a car or plan to do so for the purposes of work.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Work experience within the NHS
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Comprehensive Student placements ( covering - Ortho, Neuro, Resp, MSK,)
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Comprehensive Student placements ( covering - Ortho, Neuro, Resp, Musculoskeletal,)
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research activities
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Car driver / owner able to travel to other locations within the trust using own vehicle
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR (Problem orientated medical records) record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation ( H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Work experience within the NHS
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Comprehensive Student placements ( covering - Ortho, Neuro, Resp, MSK,)
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Comprehensive Student placements ( covering - Ortho, Neuro, Resp, Musculoskeletal,)
Desirable
- Participation in audit and research activities
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Car driver / owner able to travel to other locations within the trust using own vehicle
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR (Problem orientated medical records) record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation ( H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
