Job summary
Exciting Opportunity
Hull University Teaching Hospitals are seeking a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join our diverse team of allied health professionals.
The band 6 position on offer is rotational, working specifically across acute inpatient Orthopaedic Trauma and a Community Falls and Rapid Access (RAFT) service alongside another clinician .
As a Senior Physiotherapist you will deliver the assessment and treatment of patients who present within the Orthopaedic and Rapid Access / Falls service , delivering evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery, promote well-being , self-management and optimise independent functioning as far as reasonably possible in all areas of life
We are seeking people who can adapt to changing environment and work well in a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and build social networks working in partnership with other agencies to identify and address the immediate need
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a Band 5 physiotherapist who has completed their core rotations and feels ready for the challenge of the senior rotational position or an existing band 6 physiotherapist who is looking to specialise in the area of trauma or falls
The post holder will be self-motivated and aspirational, be able to assess in an effective and timely manner in a busy environment. Confidence in enabling patients in self-management and personalised care.
Support will be provided to enhance operational management skills and the post holder will contribute to service planning, development and teaching. As a Senior Physiotherapist, the post holder will be a role model for their team and pride themselves on delivering high quality care and motivate their team to do the same.
There will be a requirement to support a 7 day rota and an on -call rota .
The successful candidate will be fully supported in CPD programme .
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical physiotherapy experience in orthopaedics
- Evidence of involvement in supporting other staff/students
Desirable
- Experience working with frail patients / fallers
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy i.e. degree
- HCPC registration
- Driver with access to vehicle for role OR demonstrable means of independently travelling to patient's residences in the community.
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate qualification - i.e. PG Cert/Diploma
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of relevant B5 core physiotherapy competencies in current role
- Evidence of achievement of Respiratory/on-call competencies in current/recent role
- Understands own boundaries and knows when to report to Clinical Lead
- Understands data protection and confidentiality
- Able to delegate clinical and non-clinical duties to lower grade staff
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Computer skills and use of electronic patient records
- Knowledge of prescription of moving and handling equipment / completion of moving and handling plans
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
- Flexible, able to work under pressure
- Able to respond to frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need in
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical physiotherapy experience in orthopaedics
- Evidence of involvement in supporting other staff/students
Desirable
- Experience working with frail patients / fallers
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy i.e. degree
- HCPC registration
- Driver with access to vehicle for role OR demonstrable means of independently travelling to patient's residences in the community.
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate qualification - i.e. PG Cert/Diploma
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of relevant B5 core physiotherapy competencies in current role
- Evidence of achievement of Respiratory/on-call competencies in current/recent role
- Understands own boundaries and knows when to report to Clinical Lead
- Understands data protection and confidentiality
- Able to delegate clinical and non-clinical duties to lower grade staff
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Computer skills and use of electronic patient records
- Knowledge of prescription of moving and handling equipment / completion of moving and handling plans
Other Requirements
Essential
- Confident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
- Flexible, able to work under pressure
- Able to respond to frequent interruptions, prioritising workload in accordance with patient and service need in
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).
