The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Physiotherapist Critical Care

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced physiotherapist who is looking to progress their career with a specialist rotation in critical care?

We have the opportunity of maternity leave cover available for a fixed term of 12 - 15 months starting as soon as possible to allow for handover with the existing post holder. The post is part of the established critical care therapy team which comprises of physio, OT and therapy support workers. The therapy provision follows the patient from their stay on critical care, discharge to the ward environment and on to discharge from hospital. The therapists are also involved in the follow up consultant led clinics

Experience of working on critical care is essential though specific teaching is available within the department both at The Princess Royal and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospitals.

We encourage prospective candidates to contact us regarding this exciting opportunity and to visit prior to their interview, if possible.

Please note that we can currently only accept applications if you hold current HCPC Professional registration and have NHS experience at under graduate or post graduate level.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex critical care patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the 7 day working rota and take part in emergency respiratory on-call. Part time and job shares would be considered for the full time posts as long as full service cover is achieved.

About us

The therapy input follows the patient from admission, through to safe discharge from hospital. The team works holistically to assess and treat their patients, being engaged with the wider multi-disciplinary team for decision making.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has been successful in securing over £300 million in funding. These funds are to develop and improve the services we provide to our patients as part of the Sustainable Services program which includes services across both acute sites. Therapy Services are an integral part of these plans, as is the development of integrated working throughout the county.

Date posted

18 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SPC-805

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience within the NHS
Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
Evidence of teaching/ student experience
Experience in audit and research
NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership ability
Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
IT Skills relevant to the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience within the NHS
Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
Evidence of teaching/ student experience
Experience in audit and research
NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership ability
Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
IT Skills relevant to the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)