Job summary
Due to a recent vacancy, following internal promotion, we are looking for a motivated and driven physiotherapist to join our physiotherapy team here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust based at Musgrove Park Hospital.
You would be joining a network of highly skilled practitioners and working alongside clinical specialists in all departments who offer mentoring and supervision.
As an employer we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding career.
B5 rotations occur every 4 months with current rotations being:
Orthopaedics
Stroke service and neurology
Medical / Care of the Elderly
Respiratory / ITU
Main duties of the job
- Have responsibility for providing a high standard of physiotherapy service for designated clinical areas on the rotations as listed above
- Be responsible for planning and prioritising his/her own workload and PTA support staff as they work on a shared patient caseload.
- Complete clinical and environment 'Risk Assessments' and management plans for identified risks, in line with the Trust's policy as developed by the Risk Management Team, as relevant to areas within the clinical remit of this post
- Maintain a record of patient's treatment for inclusion in the departments monthly returns and other statistical data as required
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills through the analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, taking responsibility for own learning.
- Be expected to develop and maintain all the clinical skills necessary for this position
- Be proactive with regard to self-directed learning
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full
- Have responsibility for providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service for designated clinical area
- Be responsible for planning and prioritising his/her own workload and PTA support staff as they work on a shared patient caseload.
- Complete clinical and environment Risk Assessments and management plans for identified risks, in line with the Trusts policy as developed by the Risk Management Team, as relevant to areas within the clinical remit of this post
- Maintain a record of patients treatment for inclusion in the departments monthly returns and other statistical data as required
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills through the analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, taking responsibility for own learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full
- Have responsibility for providing an effective and efficient physiotherapy service for designated clinical area
- Be responsible for planning and prioritising his/her own workload and PTA support staff as they work on a shared patient caseload.
- Complete clinical and environment Risk Assessments and management plans for identified risks, in line with the Trusts policy as developed by the Risk Management Team, as relevant to areas within the clinical remit of this post
- Maintain a record of patients treatment for inclusion in the departments monthly returns and other statistical data as required
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills through the analysis and interpretation of the clinical examination.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, taking responsibility for own learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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
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).
