Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the orthopaedic physiotherapy team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist.
It is a fixed term 12 months full time role at 37.5 hours per week and for periods will be on the elective Orthopaedic wards at Guy's Hospital and for other periods will be a split post between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital as part of the Plastics and Trauma / Elective Orthopaedic department.
Main duties of the job
The post involves providing advanced assessment, treatment and advice within the Plastics and Orthopaedic Inpatient Service, as part of a seven-day working rota . You will gain experience in treating a variety of complex and non-complex trauma and elective orthopaedic and plastic patients, including tertiary referrals, both as inpatients and within the local community as part of the multidisciplinary Guys Orthopaedic Outreach Team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills by the appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students, and will be involved in the delivery of in-service training programmes for therapy staff. The post is supported by experienced senior staff and a clinical specialist in both elective and trauma orthopaedics.
About us
The post would suit Band 5 physiotherapists ready to accept the challenge of a Band 6 role or established Band 6's with an interest in consolidating their orthopaedic and rehabilitation knowledge and skills.
Closing Date: 29 September 2024 at midnight
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- Courses/lectures completed relevant to Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation including orthopaedic inpatients and musculoskeletal work
- Experience working in the community as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level within an orthopaedic setting
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge relevant to physiotherapy within an orthopaedic setting
Desirable
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
- Previous experience with students
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- Courses/lectures completed relevant to Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation including orthopaedic inpatients and musculoskeletal work
- Experience working in the community as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level within an orthopaedic setting
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical knowledge relevant to physiotherapy within an orthopaedic setting
Desirable
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
- Previous experience with students
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).
