Job summary
Several exciting opportunities have arisen for motivated, dedicated and innovative Physiotherapists to join our workforce of rotational Band 6 Physiotherapy.
Our staff rotate every 8 months between acute and community teams, covering: Respiratory, Ageing and Complex Medicine, Neurosurgery, Acute Neurology, Major Trauma, Neurorehabilitation, Stroke and Community Stroke/Neuro. These opportunities will also include the opportunity to rotate through MSK Outpatients. We have strong, multi-disciplinary led teams and you will be supported by the Physiotherapy Operational and Professional Lead, Clinical Leads and other MDT colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to support the wider team and assist in the development of services within the MDT environment. Therefore, the ability to work as part of a team, leadership skills and experience of supervising staff and students are essential criteria.
You should have significant post registration experience including experience working at a Band 5 level (or above) in both acute and community settings, covering a wide variety of specialty areas. You will be expected to join the respiratory on-call rota and contribute to weekend working.
You will need to be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients; an understanding of the National Guidelines / Standards, as well as evidence of post graduate training.
Highly developed communication skills, flexibility, good organisational skills and time management skills are all essential criteria. Basic IT skills are also required.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organistion is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training releavent to core areas
Experience, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in all core areas, incl resp, neuro, MSK and ACM
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Team Work / MDT
- Evidence of supervising students and other staff members
- Evidence of working in both acute and community NHS settings
- Evidence of contribution to QI / service development work
Salford wide rotations
Essential
- Ability to travel to different geographic locations either through use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Trust Values
Essential
- Clearly state all 4 values
- Personal examples to back up all 4 values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training releavent to core areas
Experience, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in all core areas, incl resp, neuro, MSK and ACM
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Team Work / MDT
- Evidence of supervising students and other staff members
- Evidence of working in both acute and community NHS settings
- Evidence of contribution to QI / service development work
Salford wide rotations
Essential
- Ability to travel to different geographic locations either through use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Trust Values
Essential
- Clearly state all 4 values
- Personal examples to back up all 4 values
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).