1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview date for this role will be 26th February.

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join a dynamic and continually developing Physiotherapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduate or experienced physiotherapist to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and includes Cardio-respiratory / Medicine / surgery and ITU / MSK Outpatients/ Orthopaedics/Paediatrics and perinatal health / Neurology and Urgent Care. Rotations are 6 monthly.

We encourage applications for graduates who are pending their HCPC Registration please contact us for further details on how to apply if this is the case.

We are seeking highly motivated Physiotherapist with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have excellent team working, time management and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience and develop themselves through CPD and Learning opportunities.

Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week and On Call Respiratory Service.

This role will be supported by Senior Physiotherapist offering supervision support and training. A thorough induction including a preceptorship period will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To work independently day to day to assess, plan and implementing treatment and interventions for patients referred and allocated.

To contribute to the planning and development of care packages for patients on the wards and post discharge.

To gather information from a variety of sources e.g. case notes, social service records, interviews with patients and carers, to inform clinical decisions.

To use clinical reasoning to assess and prioritise patients needs allocated caseload.

To communicate effectively with patients using appropriate techniques when there are physical, mental or emotional difficulties.

To ensure that accurate records are maintained for all patient related activities at all times.

To liaise with other disciplines and attend ward rounds, clinics and case conferences.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

We also offer:

Regular Band 5 Meetings

Band 5 induction and preceptorship programme

Specialist In-service training programme

Clinical Supervision using HCPC guidelines

Opportunities to take part in service development activities

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-1797E-01-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good standard of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills
Good communication skills
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety meeting the differing needs of the patients
Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
Able to transport self around and outside Trust to fill duties of the job

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what is the most challenging situation dealing with diversity that you have faced and how did you handle it?

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Current or pending HCPC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development, maintained in a portfolio
Student placements in core skill areas musculo-skeletal, respiratory, surgery and neurology

Desirable

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team as a student

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good standard of clinical reasoning, handling and treatment skills
Good communication skills
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety meeting the differing needs of the patients
Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
Able to transport self around and outside Trust to fill duties of the job

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what is the most challenging situation dealing with diversity that you have faced and how did you handle it?

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Current or pending HCPC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development, maintained in a portfolio
Student placements in core skill areas musculo-skeletal, respiratory, surgery and neurology

Desirable

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team as a student

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.