Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Orthopaedic Specialist Physiotherapist with acute hospital experience to join our Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
The post will involve working closely with therapy, nursing and medical colleagues to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients admitted under trauma and elective orthopaedics.
There is an expectation for out of hours working including weekend and twilight services as necessary. It is currently a Mon-Fri service with self-rostered out-of-hours shifts.
Informal visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an innovative and creative Physiotherapist who is passionate about Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
The orthopaedic therapy team is supportive and highly experienced. As a Band 6 you will have the opportunity to have joint clinical and non-clinical supervision on a regular basis. You will work with a strong cohort of peer band 6's and supported by skilled and experienced support workers. You will have the opportunity to develop band 5 Physiotherapists and Students.
We are a research active department and are driven to providing an evidence based approach for our patients. We have strong links to the Trust's Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and provide support for those interested in developing clinical academic careers.
Chichester is a beautiful historic city situated adjacent to the South Downs National Park, the sea and with excellent transport links to London and across Southern England. You will be joining a strong and supportive Physiotherapy team within the top performing University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We look forward to welcoming you on an informal visit or discussing any aspect of this exciting opportunity further.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide advanced assessment and treatment for a range of highly complex patients within the orthopaedic patient services.
- To supervise, teach and appraise recently qualified physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To support the team lead with operational management.
- To participate in CPD, IST, audit and evidence based projects which may include making recommendations for change in practice.
- To participate in the development, planning and evaluation of Orthopaedic services across the Trust.
- To participate in implementation of policy and changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
- To participate in the out of hours Orthopaedic services.
- To participate in respiratory on call and weekend service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide advanced assessment and treatment for a range of highly complex patients within the orthopaedic patient services.
- To supervise, teach and appraise recently qualified physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To support the team lead with operational management.
- To participate in CPD, IST, audit and evidence based projects which may include making recommendations for change in practice.
- To participate in the development, planning and evaluation of Orthopaedic services across the Trust.
- To participate in implementation of policy and changes in own clinical area, and to set and monitor standards of practice.
- To participate in the out of hours Orthopaedic services.
- To participate in respiratory on call and weekend service
Person Specification
Qualification/ Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent).
- Documented evidence of self-development and relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of CSP / Interest group
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Skills
Essential
- Have completed at least one band 5 rotation in both Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics including short stay/day surgery
- Effective communication within MDT
- Proven clinical skills in speciality
- Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload, and complete clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Experience of appraising and supervising less experienced staff
- Experience of working in Orthopaedic weekend services
- Respiratory On call competent
Desirable
- Previous band 6 experience in speciality
- Student supervision
- Previous experience in service development projects
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualification/ Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree (BSc or MSc equivalent).
- Documented evidence of self-development and relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of CSP / Interest group
- Evidence of Post-graduate education such as post grad Diploma/ MSc modules.
Skills
Essential
- Have completed at least one band 5 rotation in both Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics including short stay/day surgery
- Effective communication within MDT
- Proven clinical skills in speciality
- Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload, and complete clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Experience of appraising and supervising less experienced staff
- Experience of working in Orthopaedic weekend services
- Respiratory On call competent
Desirable
- Previous band 6 experience in speciality
- Student supervision
- Previous experience in service development projects
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to 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.
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).
