Job summary
Are you looking to join a dynamic, forward thinking department in which to start or progress your career as a Physiotherapist? We are a looking for qualified physiotherapists who have student experience in all core areas and with placements in the acute hospital environment.
This post is suitable for qualified Physiotherapists and those due to graduate within the next three months.
We have fantastic opportunities for graduates who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within an acute district general hospital setting. We offer 4 month rotations in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.
Please provide concise details of your student placements (and any band 5 work) to include clinical specialty, duration and provider (e.g. hospital name, acute / community) when applying for this role.
We pride ourselves in supporting staff, with excellent team and department structures and morale. We run weekly training programmes shared between team training and departmental topics. We also have superb working relationships with our Consultants and Multidisciplinary Teams.
HCPC registration and CSP membership are essential.
Successful applicants will be invited for interview via email. Kindly note that this post is likely to close early depending on the number of applications received, so please submit your application at the earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
Our clinical staff are involved in Trust level clinical and non-clinical projects and have opportunities to drive service development, audit and evidence based practice.
The junior Physiotherapist will assess and treat referred patients within various rotational clinical areas, which may include off site community units and patient homes.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and treat patients using own Physiotherapy skills within various clinical areas, which may include off site community units and patient homes. To support the clinical team in the provision of an efficient and effective physiotherapy service. To organise own caseload, under the supervision of their line manager, delegating certain tasks to physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors as specified in the departmental guidelines. To participate in training sessions, such as team in-service, on call training and Trust mandatory training. Be an active part of the on call rota, and weekend service. Rotate to a variety of clinical specialities including off-site locations. Requirement to be available across 7 days and flexible working hours as service need requires.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and treat patients using own Physiotherapy skills within various clinical areas, which may include off site community units and patient homes. To support the clinical team in the provision of an efficient and effective physiotherapy service. To organise own caseload, under the supervision of their line manager, delegating certain tasks to physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors as specified in the departmental guidelines. To participate in training sessions, such as team in-service, on call training and Trust mandatory training. Be an active part of the on call rota, and weekend service. Rotate to a variety of clinical specialities including off-site locations. Requirement to be available across 7 days and flexible working hours as service need requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc Physiotherapy (or above)
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of a range of NHS student placements (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge systems, within the NHS, to support patients
- Knowledge of systems for data recording and reporting
- Evidence of post qualification CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc Physiotherapy (or above)
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of a range of NHS student placements (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge systems, within the NHS, to support patients
- Knowledge of systems for data recording and reporting
- Evidence of post qualification CPD
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).
