Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our medical team on a fixed term contract until 8th August 2025.
You will have an opportunity to work within our integrated therapy team working closely with multi-disciplinary teams on our general medical wards, providing comprehensive assessments and intervention.
Core working hours Monday - Friday, but you will be expected to work within any shift or on-call rotas in operation, which includes weekends and public holidays
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.
- There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.
- The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, although they may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.
About us
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
3. Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
- To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
- To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Deliver evidence based physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Deliver evidence based physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
- Manage own workload and prioritise appropriately
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
