3586 - Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview date for this role is Tuesday 17th September 2024.

An exciting Fixed term opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to work in the area of General Medicine, Surgery and ICU.An internal secondment would be considered.

The Physiotherapy Team is proactive in providing a holistic service, working within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure our patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and are safely discharged in a timely manner.

For this role you will be HCPC registered, hold a degree or equivalent in physiotherapy and show evidence of post-graduate NHS experience, having completed a wide variety of rotations at Band 5 level.

As part of an active MDT, you will have excellent organisational and time management skills and be capable of communicating with a wide range of professionals and others about complex issues,or issues relating to discharge planning, be flexible and dynamic andhave a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.

You will supervise students and junior members of staff and be involved in the delivery of the in-service training programme within the team. On occasions you will deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist.

Main duties of the job

As part of this post you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day service across the Medical Team as service need requires and participate in the respiratory on call service.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment. Within the Trust we have outstanding levels of staff retention.

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.

Providing a specialist physiotherapy service to Critical care, Medical wards (including Respiratory medicine, Care of the elderly and Cardiology and General surgery.

To undertake specialist assessments, treatment and advice to patients with complex presentations and formulate a clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.

To participate in weekend working, extended hours and on-call working, as required, to ensure efficient therapy service provision in line with Trust priorities.

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

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3586E-08-24

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

Awareness of NHS issues
Awareness of confidentiality issues

Desirable

Involvement in research and audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Specialised level of clinical reasoning
Ability to teach and supervise
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work area and caseloads

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

MCSP

Experience

Essential

Significant post-graduate experience in the NHS, having completed a junior rotation across a wide variety of areas.
Evidence of continual Professional Development and training in relevant area
Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment

Desirable

Experience of audit/research
Experience of supervision of assistants
Experience in cardiology Respiratory medicine, General Surgery and Critical Care.

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 how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Awareness of NHS issues
Awareness of confidentiality issues

Desirable

Involvement in research and audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Specialised level of clinical reasoning
Ability to teach and supervise
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
Ability to risk assess and awareness of health and safety for own and others work area and caseloads

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

MCSP

Experience

Essential

Significant post-graduate experience in the NHS, having completed a junior rotation across a wide variety of areas.
Evidence of continual Professional Development and training in relevant area
Experience of evidence based practice and risk assessment

Desirable

Experience of audit/research
Experience of supervision of assistants
Experience in cardiology Respiratory medicine, General Surgery and Critical Care.

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 how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?

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.