Rotational Physiotherapist -Band 5

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a physiotherapist who has recently qualified, or an experienced physiotherapist looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a wide variety of rotations within supportive and welcoming teams?

Do you take a patient-centred, holistic approach to care?

We believe that as a team:

We enable recovery

We empower quality of life

We bring independence and dignity to our patients

If you are passionate about change, new technologies and seek the freedom to lead change then you may be interested in learning more about working with us at Sandwell and West Birmingham.

We are looking to extend our current cohort of flexible and innovative Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists ahead of our move to the new acute Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, opening in 2024.

We have exciting opportunities for you to join an established integrated 7- day therapy service working across all aspects of acute and community care where delivery of a high quality service and development of our staff are high priorities. We have an established education programme and strong peer support throughout the Trust.

Our 5 monthly rotation programme is delivered in a variety of settings including emergency departments, acute and community beds and clinics, and in patients' own homes.

We welcome applications from qualified physiotherapists and also at this time student physiotherapists due to qualify later in 2023.

Main duties of the job

Our current Band 5 rotational programme includes:

Musculoskeletal services
Community services including Care Homes, Admission Avoidance, Home Based Intermediate Care, Community Respiratory and Long Term Condition Management teams
Frailty Intervention Team
Emergency & acute medicine
Stroke and neurology/rehab
Acute Paediatrics
Critical care & surgery
Trauma & orthopaedics
Inpatient rehabilitation services

This is an exciting period for the Trust as we move towards the opening of our new acute hospital site, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, in 2024 in which many of these rotations will be based.

The successful candidates will be effective communicators with broad clinical experience, who are able to demonstrate resilience, a caring approach and a commitment to delivering the best possible care.

For further information please contact Sarah Oley via saraholey@nhs.net or on 07815 500103

About us

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an experienced and committed service in a forward-thinking organisation. We are a passionate Clinical Group that is committed to delivering high quality patient care through staff growth and ongoing professional development. We are a flexible, friendly, multidisciplinary team who are keen to provide you with the working environment for you to thrive and progress in your career.

If you are hardworking, innovative and committed to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Date posted

13 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CT-4930649

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birimingham

B71 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description which contacts details on the main duties of the role. For further information, interested candidates are encouraged to contact Sarah Oley for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Broad clinical experience at undergraduate level
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
Understanding of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services

Desirable

Involvement in audit & research

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration

Desirable

Membership of CSP
Portfolio of development

Personal qualities

Essential

Able to work as a team member
Demonstrates intitative & commitment to learning
Car driver with access to a vehicle

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Broad clinical experience at undergraduate level
Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
Understanding of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services

Desirable

Involvement in audit & research

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration

Desirable

Membership of CSP
Portfolio of development

Personal qualities

Essential

Able to work as a team member
Demonstrates intitative & commitment to learning
Car driver with access to a vehicle

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).