Senior Amputee & MSK Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in both amputee rehabilitation and musculoskeletal outpatients?
An opportunity has arisen for a registered physiotherapist static Band 6 post in amputee rehabilitation and musculoskeletal outpatients at County Hospital.
We are looking for an outstanding Senior Physiotherapist to continue with the delivery and development of the service for amputee rehabilitation including the satellite limb fitting clinic - part of the Amputee Rehabilitation Service based at the Haywood Hospital.
This post holder will also have the opportunity to be part of the acute musculoskeletal out patient service including acute consultant referrals and a staff physiotherapy service. Facilities include a well-equipped gym and close links with the hand service located in the same department.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient evidence of experience working in the field of amputee rehabilitation and musculoskeletal out-patients.
Support and training as a clinical educator will be provided and the post holder will have the opportunity to supervise physiotherapy students.
Supervision will be provided by Advanced Therapists and continuous development is supported through appraisal, internal training and external learning. The Therapy team work within a 7 day shift system therefore the post holder will be required to work weekends and bank holidays.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills, as well as building clinical expertise that will enhance and broaden their clinical skills.
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to present information, both written and orally, in a clear and logical manner. The ability to organise, prioritise and delegate is a requirement for the post.
About us
Training opportunities across University Hospital of North Midlands include access to an on-site simulation training lab. Close links with Staffordshire, Coventry, Derbyshire and Keele universities for support with external learning, apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 and research support as well as internal in-service and journal clubs.
The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application
Details
Date posted
21 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-6118437
Job locations
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Employer's website
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