Job summary
Rotational Physiotherapist
Are you a current band 5 physiotherapist searching for more specialist experience, or a student about to graduate looking for a friendly, supportive trust to work in? Then our specialist foundation trust may offer the right opportunity for you.
We are seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapists to join our multi-disciplinary team, based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) NHS Orthopaedic Hospital. Due to the success of our current band 5 physiotherapists in finding band 6 positions in this Trust and elsewhere in the NHS, we now have further band 5 therapy posts to advertise.
Main duties of the job
Rotational Physiotherapist
The hospital is a leading orthopaedic centre of excellence, so we are looking to you to provide a high quality physiotherapy service by providing holistic assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentations.
The specialties covered within the rotations at RJAH include: Orthopaedics, General Medicine, MSK Out-Patients, Paediatrics and the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries.
The post may also include rotations within the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System (STWICS), which will add variety to your rotations and ensure a well-rounded junior experience.The service provides an on call service overnight and out of hours service at weekends, which successful candidates would be expected to participate in.
The Therapy department is working towards delivering a 7 day Therapy service for patients across all inpatient services. Currently full 7 day services are only active on the inpatient Orthopaedic rotations. As future areas move to 7 day working this post will be included within the consultation for staff.
You will hold HCPC Registration, have a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, and have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
There are excellent learning opportunities within this role and the service is committed to CPD, encouraging supervision at all levels. This post will give an invaluable opportunity to anyone that wishes to develop their career.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH)
The Robert Jones and Agnes HuntOrthopaedicHospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialistorthopaedichospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels ofstaff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation.We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.
The Theatre Unit at RJAH comprises of 12 Theatres; 10 are located in the main theatre unit and 2 in our 'Menzies' unit, alongside a Recovery unit, a HDU and an on-site TSSU. We cover a wide spectrum of primarily elective Orthopaedic surgery including, but not exclusively, Revision & Primary Arthroplasty, Upper limb, Lower Limb, Sports Injuries, Spines, Tumour and Paediatrics.
Why RJAH
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience -we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To participate in the development and organisation of the efficient and effective provision of the physiotherapy service
- This post will provide physiotherapy throughout the specialties within the Trust. Specialties include General Medicine, T&O, Outpatients, Paediatrics, Spinal Injuries and Rheumatology.
- The post may also involve rotational opportunities across our partnership trusts within the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS). This includes: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions and subsequently plan and deliver high quality individualised treatment programmes
- To hold responsibility for own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision. (Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, or case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.)
- Be involved in audits, surveys and evidence-based projects to further own and teams clinical practice during the rotations as required. To make recommendations to the clinical leader of service and be involved in the implementation of any associated changes to practice by the team.
- To participate in the on-call service during the evenings and the out of hours service at weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To participate in the development and organisation of the efficient and effective provision of the physiotherapy service
- This post will provide physiotherapy throughout the specialties within the Trust. Specialties include General Medicine, T&O, Outpatients, Paediatrics, Spinal Injuries and Rheumatology.
- The post may also involve rotational opportunities across our partnership trusts within the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS). This includes: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions and subsequently plan and deliver high quality individualised treatment programmes
- To hold responsibility for own caseload as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision. (Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, or case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.)
- Be involved in audits, surveys and evidence-based projects to further own and teams clinical practice during the rotations as required. To make recommendations to the clinical leader of service and be involved in the implementation of any associated changes to practice by the team.
- To participate in the on-call service during the evenings and the out of hours service at weekends.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc Hons in Physiotherapy or Grad. Dip. Phys. (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses / learning
Experience
Essential
- Broad rotational experience as a student especially in orthopaedics, out patients, medicine, neurology
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- Supervision of Physiotherapy support workers and/or students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- Demonstrates evidence of displaying trust values: Friendly, Excellence, Caring, Professional, Respect
- Good knowledge of orthopaedic, paediatric, neurological and medical conditions.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and quality issues
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc Hons in Physiotherapy or Grad. Dip. Phys. (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses / learning
Experience
Essential
- Broad rotational experience as a student especially in orthopaedics, out patients, medicine, neurology
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- Supervision of Physiotherapy support workers and/or students
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- Demonstrates evidence of displaying trust values: Friendly, Excellence, Caring, Professional, Respect
- Good knowledge of orthopaedic, paediatric, neurological and medical conditions.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Involvement in audit, research and quality issues
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
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).
