Critical Care Rotational Physiotherapist
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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Job summary
We have a very exciting new Physiotherapist job role working within the Critical Care units at both University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, and North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
The development of a Severe Acute Respiratory Failure Unit in Bristol which is located at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) site but co-run with both acute trust has allowed for the development of the new rotational post across both acute sites.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for anyone with a desire to specialise in Critical Care, as you will gain experience in a wider range of clinical presentations than would not be on offer at a single site. The post would be hosted by UHBW with 9 monthly rotations across both sites.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 critical care specialist Physiotherapist rotating across the UHBW and North Bristol Trust (NBT) critical care units. The post holder will provide specialist Physiotherapy input into multiple specialities including Severe Acute Respiratory Failure (SARF / ECMO) patients, Thoracic, Upper & Lower GI, hepatobillary, Cardiac, Neurosciences, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics and Burns & Plastics.
The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and managing their own patient caseload within the Critical Care Speciality. They will be responsible for the mentorship and development of band 5 staff, Technical Instructors and Students. They will have support from the team leads, clinical specialists and pathway leads within the teams.
The post holder will be required to work regular weekends and Bank Holidays and be part of the Respiratory on-call service.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Date posted
11 April 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-DT-4170-IB
Job locations
(UHBW & NBT) Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
(UHBW & NBT) Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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