Job summary
Our Physiotherapy team at Basildon Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 physiotherapist who wishes to progress their career or existing band 6 who is looking to join a different team.
This role would enable you to showcase and develop your leadership and clinical skills, communication and team work, working together to deliver high levels of patient centred care which align with our Trust values.
Rotations a re currently 6 months long and include opportunities in Critical Care and Respiratory, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Cardiothoracics, Acute medicine, Care of the Elderly and Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
This role allows an enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our team, who have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient-centred care.
Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, where continuous professional development, research and quality improvement processes are encouraged .There is a well-established in-service education programme, where you can build upon your clinical and managerial skills with support from senior clinical leads.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in our overnight emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas so previous experience of working on an on call rota or working within respiratory / Critical Care field is essential. You will also be expected to work as part of a seven day rota and extended hours during some of the rotations.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, accessing advice and guidance from a Senior Physiotherapist when required.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients using relevant sources of information, including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their conditions. To involve patients, relatives and carers as appropriate in the care planning process.3. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.4. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity of consent to treatment.5. To deputise for the Band 7 / Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team; allocating and organising the work of Junior and Assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. To cover other Physiotherapists in time of need.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, accessing advice and guidance from a Senior Physiotherapist when required.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients using relevant sources of information, including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multi pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their conditions. To involve patients, relatives and carers as appropriate in the care planning process.3. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.4. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity of consent to treatment.5. To deputise for the Band 7 / Team Leader in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team; allocating and organising the work of Junior and Assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. To cover other Physiotherapists in time of need.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Person Specification
Clinical skills/experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in respiratory/critical care
Desirable
- Participation in oncall rota
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Junior or Senior Physio
- Supervision of staff
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience
Person Specification
Clinical skills/experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in respiratory/critical care
Desirable
- Participation in oncall rota
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Junior or Senior Physio
- Supervision of staff
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience
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).
