Band 6 Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 03 December 2024
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Orthopaedic Therapy team at the Great Western Hospital for a fixed term of 6 months. You will be working in an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants who provide therapy to all Orthopaedic patients on the Elective and Trauma wards at Great Western Hospital. Experience of working in Orthopaedics is desirable. We would welcome interest from experienced Band 5s who are looking to further their experience or an established band 6 looking to further develop their skills.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist is to provide a skilled level of physiotherapeutic intervention to orthopaedic patients of any age in the hospital. The Band 6 will also carry out non-clinical duties, assist in the training of qualified staff, assistants and students and will contribute to the development of the service.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act andthe way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours toreflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with the day-to-day running of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, including prioritisationand delegation of workload.2. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend Service Rota.3. The staff member may be required to work their contracted hours between 6am to 8pm covering 7 days aweek.4. To maintain a high standard of documentation and accurate problem orientated medical records.5. To assist with audit and evaluation of record keeping.6. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use ofEvidence Based Practice Projects, audit, outcome measures, and make recommendations for change.7. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developmentsand incorporating them as necessary into your work, using reflective practice, and beingguided by a current Personal Development Plan.8. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues toensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with the day-to-day running of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, including prioritisationand delegation of workload.2. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend Service Rota.3. The staff member may be required to work their contracted hours between 6am to 8pm covering 7 days aweek.4. To maintain a high standard of documentation and accurate problem orientated medical records.5. To assist with audit and evaluation of record keeping.6. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use ofEvidence Based Practice Projects, audit, outcome measures, and make recommendations for change.7. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developmentsand incorporating them as necessary into your work, using reflective practice, and beingguided by a current Personal Development Plan.8. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues toensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Clinical Educator for student placements
Experience
Essential
- Varied band 5 rotations
- experience of supervising/training others
Desirable
- Spinal injuries
- Elderly care/rehab
- experience of working with NICE guidelines
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- able to communicate sensitively and professionally
- IT skills
- Clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of prioritisation and time management
Desirable
- prioritisation and time management of team and team caseload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Clinical Educator for student placements
Experience
Essential
- Varied band 5 rotations
- experience of supervising/training others
Desirable
- Spinal injuries
- Elderly care/rehab
- experience of working with NICE guidelines
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- able to communicate sensitively and professionally
- IT skills
- Clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of prioritisation and time management
Desirable
- prioritisation and time management of team and team caseload
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).
