Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
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Job summary
We are seeking experienced Physiotherapists to work within a multi-disciplinary Orthopaedic team, delivering therapy to patients on both the elective orthopaedic and trauma sites. You will be able to demonstrate clear evidence of orthopaedic knowledge and experience of working within this field. You will also be experienced in the supervision of less experienced qualified and unqualified staff.
The service is progressive, and you will have an opportunity to be involved in the service developments.
****Please be aware that interviews will not be taking place until September 3rd ****
Main duties of the job
Utilise specialist physiotherapy skills in the assessment and treatment
of your own caseload of patients to develop specialised programmes of
care.
Work within the in-patient Orthopaedic team and providing specialist
therapy advice.
Supervise less experienced staff and students.
The Orthopaedic Therapy service is delivered over 7 days, and as such this post will be required to participate in our existing weekend and extended hours service.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Date posted
23 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
370-CSS6THE-246-A
Job locations
Warrington and Halton Hospital sites
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Hospital sites
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
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