Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist
London, The Wellington Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday-Friday, 9 to5.30pm
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)This position is equivalent to a NHS band 6
Were looking for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.
The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.
The Acute Neuro-rehabilitation unit at the Wellington Hospital have some exciting opportunities following expansion and refurbishment. We are an established service which offers comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs for both inpatients and out-patients. We are looking for Physiotherapists who have a special interest in Neuro-Rehabilitation, or would like to grow their skills in this area. The Rehabilitation Physiotherapy department consists of 18 members of staff.
Main duties of the job
About the role
This role is a rotational post in the areas of Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, PDOC and head injury and out-patients. We would encourage both an experienced therapist or for a band 5 therapist who feels ready to move onto a more senior role to apply.
In your roleat the Wellington Hospital you willcarry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations and complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at The Wellington Hospital.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist at The Wellington Hospital, youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POST:
- To carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations (predominantly neurological), and complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To work as an effective member of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team in the development of therapy services at The Wellington Hospital and within the HCA group.
- To provide advice, guidance and information to health care professionals, carers, relatives and other non professionals in the management of patients
- To implement clear, clinically reasoned and appropriate individualised treatment plans which are regularly reviewed and updated
- To be able to address the respiratory needs of those patients admitted to the rehabilitation. Staff will be trained against a competency framework for respiratory skills. Joining the on-call Rota is optional.
- To support the physiotherapy service working flexibly across the working week.
- To be actively involved in supervision, education, evidence based practice and audit projects for the development of the physiotherapy service, The Wellington Hospital, HCA and personal and professional clinical practice
- To assist in identifying opportunities to improve the Physiotherapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available
- This post involves 6-monthly rotations within the rehabilitation Unit, Acute Neurology and Neurosurgical Unit and Neurological Outpatients. There is also opportunity to work with patients admitted to specialist rehabilitation programs (Pain Functional Restoration Programs and Functional Neurological Disorders)
- To undertake other duties at the request of the Therapy Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POST:
- To carry out accurate physiotherapy assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations (predominantly neurological), and complex physical and psychological needs in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To work as an effective member of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team in the development of therapy services at The Wellington Hospital and within the HCA group.
- To provide advice, guidance and information to health care professionals, carers, relatives and other non professionals in the management of patients
- To implement clear, clinically reasoned and appropriate individualised treatment plans which are regularly reviewed and updated
- To be able to address the respiratory needs of those patients admitted to the rehabilitation. Staff will be trained against a competency framework for respiratory skills. Joining the on-call Rota is optional.
- To support the physiotherapy service working flexibly across the working week.
- To be actively involved in supervision, education, evidence based practice and audit projects for the development of the physiotherapy service, The Wellington Hospital, HCA and personal and professional clinical practice
- To assist in identifying opportunities to improve the Physiotherapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available
- This post involves 6-monthly rotations within the rehabilitation Unit, Acute Neurology and Neurosurgical Unit and Neurological Outpatients. There is also opportunity to work with patients admitted to specialist rehabilitation programs (Pain Functional Restoration Programs and Functional Neurological Disorders)
- To undertake other duties at the request of the Therapy Manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring:
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Post registration broad clinical experience in neurology, cardiorespiratory including tracheostomy management, musculoskeletal/orthopaedics and general medicine/elderly care with an interest in the field of neurology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring:
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Post registration broad clinical experience in neurology, cardiorespiratory including tracheostomy management, musculoskeletal/orthopaedics and general medicine/elderly care with an interest in the field of neurology
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).
