Junior Physiotherapist

Job summary

The role

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking, skilled individual to the position of Physiotherapist within the Physiotherapy team at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. We also provide a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Stourside Hospital in Stourbridge where you will be expected to work 1-2 times a week.

This role would suit a Junior Physiotherapist with current skills and experience in Orthopaedic and MSK Physiotherapy. We hope to attract an individual with at least 1 years experience.

Therapists have a dual role at West Midlands Hospital where you would be based predominantly in the outpatient service however flexibility is required to work in the Orthopaedic inpatient ward as service demand requires.

The Physiotherapy team is committed to the delivery and demonstration of high standards of patient care and customer service. At West Midlands Hospital we treat NHS and private patients. Our team prides itself on being highly motivated, autonomous, flexible, excellent communicators and team-workers. The Physiotherapy team have a commitment to provide high standards of care and customer service to our patients whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction at every contact.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include:

• Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification

• Use sound rationale to solve problems and treat, sometimes moderately complex, patients within scope of practice without overcomplicating matters

• Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans

• Providing patient education and advice at all stages throughout the patient journey.

• Manage your own case load in inpatients/outpatients as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments and fully utiliseown computer diary.

• To act in a professional manner at all times respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality

• High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times, including infection control procedures

• Excellent communication, customer care and customer service skills.

• A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning

• A good standard of IT literacy and willingness learn new information technology as required

• An active involvement in the day to day running of the department

• Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team

About us

Were Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, were one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

Were part of a global hospital group with over 50 years experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.