Specialist Physiotherapist
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Job summary
The Outpatient Amputee Physiotherapy Team provide clinics at both Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford Hospital.
The team is responsible for providing a quality service to a busy Amputee out-patient department consisting of referrals from: Vascular and Surgical Consultants, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, local GP practices, Physiotherapists, Vascular Nurse Specialist and out of area hospitals including Addenbrookes and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. We also provide pre-amputation, pre-prosthetic and prosthetic rehabilitation as well as satellite clinics with the prosthetists and Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine based in Cambridge.
We are looking for a full time band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to provide 37.5 hours a week to cover maternity leave within our innovative Outpatient Amputee Physiotherapy Team. You should be forward thinking, dynamic and have the desire to develop individually and improve the service further.
You must have experience of working within the Amputee and prosthetic speciality within the NHS and some line management experience. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching and managerial skills and be actively involved in service development. Post graduate training will be supported to enable further development in the management of Vascular/Amputee conditions and disorders.
Please note interviews will be conducted face to face.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate amputee physiotherapy skills to manage patients referred to the service working in accordance with individual performance metrics
To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards
To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams
To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team
To act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation
To demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/outpatient team
To be available to provide Clinical Supervision
This role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% Operational Management as appropriate within team requirements
To guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
13 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-F-6632754
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
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