1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Interview Date: 17th July 2024

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. We will consider applications for graduates who are pending their HCPC Registration.

We are seeking highly motivated Physiotherapists with excellent 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 experience from the following range of specialities: Orthopaedics ,Medical, Cardiorespiratory , Surgery and ITU, paediatrics / womens health , Out patients , Neurology , Urgent care and the Acorn rehabilitation unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide respiratory on call services (following training)

Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in a variety of clinical areas, specialising in each area for a period of six months under supervision of a senior physiotherapist.

To manage a defined clinical caseload, with support and supervision of a senior Physiotherapist. To work in partnership with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to identify relevant goals. To conduct the assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients, documenting input and communicating as appropriate with hospital based Multidisciplinary Team and partner agencies.

The post holder will be a key player in the planning of safe and effective patient discharges appropriate to the clinical area.

To actively participate in continual professional development (CPD).

To take some responsibility for work experience, observational students and support staff.

To advocate and promote the profession within the trust, with patients and within the local area.

To adhere to the Trusts Values and beliefs.

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.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-1797E-06-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Junior Rotational Physiotherapist

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

Job Description for Junior Rotational Physiotherapist

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

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexibility of working practice and times
Participation out of hours work and on call rotas

Experience

Essential

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

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.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexibility of working practice and times
Participation out of hours work and on call rotas

Experience

Essential

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

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.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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