Rotational Physiotherapist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our acute and community teams at Homerton Healthcare.

This post would be suited to either a newly qualified Physiotherapist, and experienced Band 5 Physiotherapists to gain experience within a diverse and friendly rotation programme across health and social care service providers in City and Hackney.

Please note this advert will close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

The interview process will include; a written test, and a face to face interview with one of the questions having a practical element to it.

Main duties of the job

Our rotations are elderly care, surgery rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation and respiratory management in medical wards and ITU, acute stroke, neurological rehabilitation (RNRU), consultant outpatient services, GP referral outpatient services, rapid response admissions avoidance and home treatment, adult community rehabilitation, adult cardiorespiratory services and community paediatrics.

The rotations are six months to support clinical and systems learning within each area. Successful candidates will be supported by senior staff and have access to a range of in-house training opportunities as well as regular clinical supervision.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0310

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare & Community Sites

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC

Skill/Abilities

Essential

Assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients.
Able to work with a multidisciplinary team
Manage caseload and prioritise under pressure

Experience

Essential

Broad undergraduate experience.
Experience of working in different health care environments

Knowledge/Understanding

Essential

Understanding of multicultural society and confidentiality issues

Other

Essential

Professional manner
Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC

Skill/Abilities

Essential

Assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients.
Able to work with a multidisciplinary team
Manage caseload and prioritise under pressure

Experience

Essential

Broad undergraduate experience.
Experience of working in different health care environments

Knowledge/Understanding

Essential

Understanding of multicultural society and confidentiality issues

Other

Essential

Professional manner
Demonstrating understanding of Trust 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).