South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist (Rotational)

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Job summary

We are a friendly and welcoming department, looking for Physiotherapists to join our well-established Band 5 Physiotherapy rotations.

(Please submit fully-approved Secondment Form to Recruitment upon making your Application if you are a current Trust employee wishing to undertake this role via a Secondment).

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings. The role is suitable for new graduates as well as those with previous working experience; those in their final year of study are welcome to apply.

Band 5 rotations across South Tyneside and Sunderland include:

Critical Care & Respiratory

Acute medicine, Vascular & Surgery

Trauma & Orthopaedics

Neurology inpatients and outpatients including amputee rehab

Older persons medicine

Hand therapy

Cardiac rehab

MSK outpatients and Pelvic Health

Palliative Care

Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service

Paediatric inpatients and outpatients

Sunderland and South Tyneside Recovery at Home

Main duties of the job

Professional Development is encouraged through annual & rotational appraisals, supervision with senior staff from the specialist area, as well as peer group meetings where you have an opportunity to learn from, and to share your experiences with, your Band 5 Physio peers. This may also include involvement in service developments and audits.

The main duties of the job include:

To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload.

To undertake Band 5 rotations, and participate in weekend rotas and overnight on-call duties.

To supervise Therapy support staff, Technical Instructors, Associate Practitioners and student physiotherapists.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1224-70

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently-managed caseload.

To build upon under-graduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.

To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external post-graduate training as appropriate.

To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently-managed caseload.

To build upon under-graduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.

To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external post-graduate training as appropriate.

To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
HCPC State Registration.
Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
Basic IT skills.
Experience of working in the NHS.

Desirable

An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise.
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Basic IT skills.

Desirable

Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
Intermediate IT skills.
Presentational skills.

Other

Desirable

Driving Licence.
Please provide contact telephone number.

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience at under-graduate level including Respiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal.
Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to carry-out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.

Attitude

Essential

A pro-active ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
Good levels of general fitness.
Flexibility.

Desirable

Adaptability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
HCPC State Registration.
Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
Basic IT skills.
Experience of working in the NHS.

Desirable

An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise.
Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Basic IT skills.

Desirable

Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
Intermediate IT skills.
Presentational skills.

Other

Desirable

Driving Licence.
Please provide contact telephone number.

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience at under-graduate level including Respiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal.
Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to carry-out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.

Attitude

Essential

A pro-active ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
Good levels of general fitness.
Flexibility.

Desirable

Adaptability.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)