Job summary
VACANCY -BAND 6 PHYSIOTHERAPIST- Medicine and Oncology
Permanent Position (37.5 hours a week)
To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy to medical and oncology inpatients. Working in a blended physiotherapy and occupational therapy team. The team covers the following clinical areas:
Burton Ward- 20 bedded renal unit
Dixon Ward- 20 bedded gastro unit
Navenby Ward- 27 bedded endocrine and general medical ward
Waddington Unit- 24 bedded oncology and haematology unit
To be an active member of the 7 day service to the patients at Lincoln Hospital, this includes bank holidays and on- call cover.
To perform advance and detailed assessments with a diverse range of patients. Manage complex conditions, providing a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Support junior and assistant staff within the team.
Supervision to take the form of regular training and peer review. Access to advice and support available at all times from a senior physiotherapist.
Assist in the supervision of Physiotherapy students.
Complete appraisal of Band 5 Physiotherapists and physiotherapy staff.
Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to team leader. There may be future scope within this role to work with partner organisations in the field of oncology.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a Band 6 physiotherapist to be based at Lincoln Hospital. The successful applicant will join the Physiotherapy team, working with the medical inpatient team.
A transitional post may be offered for a Band 5, with less than 18 months since qualification. They will remain at that level for 6 months and having shown the appropriate level of competency will be upgraded to a Band 6 after this period.
You will be working within the Hospital wards in a 71 member strong team that constantly sets and achieves high standards.
Our team is highly focussed on supporting your development and we work hard to ensure you will receive 1:1 supervision, regular training/peer support.
All physiotherapists benefit from protected CPD time, as well as the opportunity to attend locally organised courses run by nationally accredited tutors.
The post will be full time and will work as part of a 7-day service, including respiratory oncall.
All applicants must have a current HCPC registration.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of the CSP
- Involvement in a special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including general medicine, respiratory and neurology.
- Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
- Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
- Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
- Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
- Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
- Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
- Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Evidence of participation in audits
- Ability to organise and run internal courses
- Supervision of other staff
- Committee membership e.g. safety committee.
Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment Problem solving
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of the CSP
- Involvement in a special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including general medicine, respiratory and neurology.
- Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
- Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
- Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
Desirable
- Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
- Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
- Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team
- Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
- Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Evidence of participation in audits
- Ability to organise and run internal courses
- Supervision of other staff
- Committee membership e.g. safety committee.
Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment Problem solving
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
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).
