Job summary
Rotational Physiotherapist
We have fantastic opportunities available for new or experienced talented Band 5 Physiotherapists to join the physiotherapy rotation between our community- based therapy services on the Wirral and our neighbouring acute Trust.
The posts are rotational across Rehabilitation at Home, Community Intermediate Care Centre, DME, Orthopaedics (Trauma and Elective), Acute Neuro, Medicine, Surgery, Musculoskeletal and Unplanned Care (A&E and assessment areas). Rotations are currently 6 months in duration, allowing you time to develop and consolidate clinical skills and experience in each of the specialities.
Depending on the rotation, you will be expected to work across 2 hospital sites Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital, as well as in the community which involves visiting patients in their own home or place or residence.
The post holder requires a high degree of empathy, understanding, diplomacy, honesty and integrity as well as good communication and interpersonal skills, and be willing to undertake on-going training and development.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Physiotherapists who can work autonomously and independently, manage their own caseload, which can include patients with complex needs with additional supervision.
You will receive support from experienced senior therapists and team leaders, regular supervision, training and other development opportunities contributing to your CPD and career progression. You will be expected to monitor and support the work and development of therapy assistants and students on clinical placements, as well as contributing to the improvement of therapy services.
We can support newly qualified Physiotherapists or those returning to practice through our preceptorship programme and peer support network.
About us
You will be employed by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) even though many of the rotations are provided by Wirral University Hospitals NHS Trust (WUTH). You will continue to receive all the benefits and support from our community Trust, including a physiotherapy mentor, when you are on rotation in the hospital.
At WCHC, our priority is to provide safe, high quality care to our communities every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. Our services are community-based, and we are one of the first Trusts in England to integrate health and adult social care bringing together teams of Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Social Workers to delivery truly integrated health and care.
We strive to be a great place to work and thrive, and are committed to investing in our staff to help them fulfil their potential through a range of learning and development opportunities.
Our staff are very much valued and this is why we offer a range of employee benefits including family friendly policies, additional leave purchase scheme, lap tops for remote working, free parking, staff wellbeing support services including counselling, inclusive staff network meetings, and a range of ambassadorial engagement roles.
Join Team WCHC and be part of our talented Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce. Together we play a crucial role in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of those we care for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess/ manage/ treat caseload of patients with support of a senior physiotherapist and maintain associated records
- Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within a specified clinical area
- Be involved in the training and development of other Allied Health Professionals, students and the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in departmental audit and service development activity
- Participate in providing 7 day services and extended day, as required by the service
- Participate in CPD and other development activities, under the guidance of the senior physiotherapist.
Please see the attached job description for further information regarding this post; this is a shared job description across WCHC and WUTH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Assess/ manage/ treat caseload of patients with support of a senior physiotherapist and maintain associated records
- Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within a specified clinical area
- Be involved in the training and development of other Allied Health Professionals, students and the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in departmental audit and service development activity
- Participate in providing 7 day services and extended day, as required by the service
- Participate in CPD and other development activities, under the guidance of the senior physiotherapist.
Please see the attached job description for further information regarding this post; this is a shared job description across WCHC and WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Training and Experience
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student physiotherapist with qualification pending)
- HCPC registration (or pending)
- Appropriate experience as a student or qualified physiotherapist Previous care experience
- Student placements in a range of core areas as: Respiratory (including HDU/ICU), Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy or similar
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of hospital and/or community computer systems
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to play an active role as a member of a team
- Ability to take responsibility for an area of work / workload
- Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff.
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Training and Experience
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC (or student physiotherapist with qualification pending)
- HCPC registration (or pending)
- Appropriate experience as a student or qualified physiotherapist Previous care experience
- Student placements in a range of core areas as: Respiratory (including HDU/ICU), Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation
- Experience working as part of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy or similar
- Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio
- High level of clinical reasoning with excellent theoretical knowledge underpinning practice
- Demonstrate a good awareness of needs of patient and appropriate action to take
- Demonstrate awareness of the roles of others in providing patient care and ability to work as an effective team member
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Well developed theoretical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of hospital and/or community computer systems
- Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances and demonstrate empathetic approach to patients.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving skills and clinical reasoning
- Understanding of national issues and relating them to own clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to support others and needs of the service
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to play an active role as a member of a team
- Ability to take responsibility for an area of work / workload
- Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff.
- Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures
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).
