Job summary
The Great Western Hospital is looking to expand our Team for the winter season and are seeking experienced, compassionate and caring Physiotherapists to Join us to provide the best care we can.
We are looking for committed Physiotherapists who are passionate about doing the best for our patients through delivering excellent standards of care.
Join the Bank at the Great Western Hospital today to earn some extra pennies this winter with Short- and/or long-term assignments available with flexible working hours to suit your needs.
Our Trust Bank (Internal Temporary workforce) offer hours 'as and when required' or when you want to work however, please be advised that availability for roles vary depending on demand and no role is guaranteed.
Main duties of the job
To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients in a range of settings and specialities including Outpatients, Neighbourhood Multi-professional Teams, Orthopaedics, Acute Therapies, Mental Health and Paediatrics. To promote and facilitate patient independence, and health and well-being, within professional guidelines and protocols.
Bank band 5 Physiotherapists will be asked to work in several different teams within the specialities above dependant on service demand and staffing levels. They will be responsible for their own case load, evaluation of interventions and documentation alongside CSP standard.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
If you would like further information or would like to discuss our opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated temporary staffing team on 01793 604417, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including a designated caseload and prioritisation for your work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients who present with a wide range of symptoms and pathologies, using appropriate clinical reasoning and manual skills.
To carry out assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of clinical treatment or care plans ensuring that care, needs and wishes of the individual are carefully and accurately documented.
To set appropriate and effective therapeutic goals for patients with their agreement and to evaluate and monitor outcomes enabling patients to reach their optimum level of independence
Please see attached Full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including a designated caseload and prioritisation for your work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients who present with a wide range of symptoms and pathologies, using appropriate clinical reasoning and manual skills.
To carry out assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of clinical treatment or care plans ensuring that care, needs and wishes of the individual are carefully and accurately documented.
To set appropriate and effective therapeutic goals for patients with their agreement and to evaluate and monitor outcomes enabling patients to reach their optimum level of independence
Please see attached Full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of on-going CPD/Reflective Practice in line with job role
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of on-going CPD/Reflective Practice in line with job role
Desirable
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).
