Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
CLINICAL SUPPORT AND IMAGING CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
GROUP
THERAPY SERVICES
PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT
BAND 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - PERMANENT
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of clinical specialties in a very large teaching Trust. UHL has Physiotherapy specialties on all three of our sites within Leicester. We offer opportunities in specialties such as Respiratory care , Surgical specialties and Renal care, Intensive/ Critical care, Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Planned and Emergency care, Acute Stroke and the Early Supported Discharge Service for Stroke, Neuro Rehabilitation Unit and the Brain Injury Unit, Inpatient and Outpatient Paediatrics, Oncology, MSK outpatients. The rotations last for six months in each specialty.
Permanent contract -37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, including on-call duties,band 5 Physiotherapists, and bank contract band 5 PhysiotherapistsThe University Hospitals of Leicester, Physiotherapy Department are very pleased to offer the opportunity for recruitment of band 5 Physiotherapists to work within UHL as a rotation opportunity. There might also be the opportunity to work with Leicestershire Partnership Trust as a rotation opportunity.
If you share our passion and dedication to provide the best level of evidence-based care for our patients we would love to hear from you.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is subject to a training agreement within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff
Junior staff are well supported both formally and informally by senior staff, using regular clinical supervision, one to one meetings and the appraisal process. We encourage junior staff members to participate in our band 5 Therapist development training programme. Each clinical team also has a local in-service training schedule, addressing the particular learning and development needs of staff within that team. We have a successful Preceptorship Programme within UHL for all newly registered staff or those returning to the HCPC register.
These posts are also subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment.
We are recruiting due to the internal promotion of current band 5 Physiotherapy staff.UHL Physiotherapy department is passionate about research and the professional development of our staff, and all our staff are encouraged to participate in our local in-service training sessions. We are actively involved in research projects and have two staff members who are working on PhD studies and numerous other staff who are working on MSc and other research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is subject to a training agreement within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff
Junior staff are well supported both formally and informally by senior staff, using regular clinical supervision, one to one meetings and the appraisal process. We encourage junior staff members to participate in our band 5 Therapist development training programme. Each clinical team also has a local in-service training schedule, addressing the particular learning and development needs of staff within that team. We have a successful Preceptorship Programme within UHL for all newly registered staff or those returning to the HCPC register.
These posts are also subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment.
We are recruiting due to the internal promotion of current band 5 Physiotherapy staff.UHL Physiotherapy department is passionate about research and the professional development of our staff, and all our staff are encouraged to participate in our local in-service training sessions. We are actively involved in research projects and have two staff members who are working on PhD studies and numerous other staff who are working on MSc and other research projects.
Person Specification
training and qualification
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
training and qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- experience of working within a team
Desirable
- experience of delegating work to support staff
committment to Trust values
Essential
- demonstrates Trust values
communication and relationship
Essential
- evidence of non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of ability to establish relationships within a team
planning and organisation skil
Essential
- evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
other role requirements
Essential
- good writing skills
- knowledge of current issues affecting Physiotherapy in the UK
Person Specification
training and qualification
Essential
- BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
training and qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- experience of working within a team
Desirable
- experience of delegating work to support staff
committment to Trust values
Essential
- demonstrates Trust values
communication and relationship
Essential
- evidence of non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
- evidence of ability to establish relationships within a team
planning and organisation skil
Essential
- evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
other role requirements
Essential
- good writing skills
- knowledge of current issues affecting Physiotherapy in the UK
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).
