Job summary
Band 6 Inpatient Medicine Physiotherapist
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Medical Inpatient Physiotherapy team at the City campus of NUH, working specifically across the Infectious Diseases and Renal services.
This role would be ideal for an existing band 6 looking to consolidate their knowledge and skills when working with patients who have complex, long-term medical conditions or an experienced band 5 with relevant inpatient mileage who may be considering a career in inpatient services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for their own inpatient caseload as well as supporting band 5 therapists and two band 4 support workers. They will work within a senior structure that will provide peer support and training.
This role would be ideal for a highly motivated and creative professional who has an interest in working within inpatient care, renal medicine and infectious diseases. You will have leadership qualities and some insight or experience of service development.
Main duties of the job
The patient-facing aspect of this role is to provide a high standard of physiotherapy input to patients within the renal and ID pathways within NUH.
The successful candidate must be competent in assessing and treating patients with a range of medical conditions, including respiratory needs and be comfortable in providing training and teaching to others.
You will participate in the respiratory out-of-hours rota at City campus, which includes late shifts (until 9pm), on-calls and weekend work. You will also assist with up-skilling other staff so that they may join this rota.
NUH has a strong working relationship with many higher education establishments. The successful candidate is expected to supervise students. Experience with students is preferred and the successful candidate will be supported to attend a course on clinical education if not already qualified.
You will need to be able to communicate with a wide variety of patients, carers and fellow NHS workers.
About us
NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their careers in healthcare. Therapies and Rehabilitation is part of the Clinical Support Division at NUH employing over 700 staff. There is also a team of Practice Development Therapists to support career development. An Early Band 6 Development Programme supports staff new to Band 6 roles, supporting development of leadership, management and reflection skills provided through teaching, portfolio development and peer networking.
We are a large, dynamic team working across 16 medical wards throughout City Campus of NUH so there is always a new challenge and an opportunity to learn. Our team provides a caring and supportive environment in which to learn and develop.We have regular training opportunities and meetings where everyone is encouraged to contribute. We work in a manner than exemplifies the TEAM NUH values.
This post will allow a physiotherapist with a keen interest in inpatient care expand both their clinical skill and leadership of a busy and responsive service, with a focus on patient flow to ensure excellent patient care is promoted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent part time band 6 post for 22.5 hours. Working pattern can be negotiated
Core hours are worked Monday to Friday, 8:00 16:00 although flexible working will be considered.
Additional duties will include participation in on call and weekend working as well as a late shift (1-9PM). These are approximately 1-2 per month but many increase depending on clinical need.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent part time band 6 post for 22.5 hours. Working pattern can be negotiated
Core hours are worked Monday to Friday, 8:00 16:00 although flexible working will be considered.
Additional duties will include participation in on call and weekend working as well as a late shift (1-9PM). These are approximately 1-2 per month but many increase depending on clinical need.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honour degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area
- State registered / HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to area
Desirable
- Member of CIG
- First line management course
- Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute inpatient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge relevant to area
- Experience in evaluation of practice / appraisal of performance
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Experience of audit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to evaluate clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of performance management
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual handling skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to carry out treatment handling skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Other
Essential
- Maintain competency on respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Desirable
- Qualified driver/car owner
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honour degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area
- State registered / HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to area
Desirable
- Member of CIG
- First line management course
- Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Broad based junior rotational experience with an acute inpatient focus
- Possession of specific knowledge relevant to area
- Experience in evaluation of practice / appraisal of performance
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Experience of audit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Ability to evaluate clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of performance management
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual handling skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Ability to carry out treatment handling skills
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Other
Essential
- Maintain competency on respiratory care for rostered emergency duty work
Desirable
- Qualified driver/car owner
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.
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).
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
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).