Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Barnet Hospital, within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The Orthopaedic team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. As a senior member of the team you will assess and treat patients with a variety of orthopaedic injuries, including neck of femur fractures, upper limb, lower limb, and spinal injuries, working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care throughout the patient journey. You will also help to rehabilitate patients who are repatriated from the major trauma centres following major trauma and plan their discharge onto further services.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be expected to manage their own clinical caseload effectively, by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills. They must be flexible to fluctuating priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate efficient and effective discharge planning. They will need to apply excellent communication skills with MDT colleagues, including attending daily board rounds, MDT and other meetings.
You will be required to teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by highly skilled and experienced band 7 therapists. You will also be expected to have an active role in developing the orthopaedic service on each site.
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hour) position. The post holder will also be required to work bank holidays and weekends, in line with the department's 7-day working policy.
About us
The Therapy Service is passionate about developing and delivering world class care, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with a Band 6 in-service training program and frequent opportunities to learn from other disciplines both formally and informally. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to take part in quality improvement and finding ways to improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.
The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the trust can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly communicating
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Our catchment area spans diverse communities and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBTQ+, BAME and people with disabilities is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
- To undertake a role in the day-to-day management of patients on the trauma orthopaedic wards and orthopaedic patients on outlying wards.
- To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients who may have complex and or chronic conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
- To work with patients and their families or carers to provide excellent individualised patient centred care.
- To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.
- To work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include initiating and participating in case conferences, MDT meetings, ward rounds and trauma meetings.
- To supervise, teach and appraise more junior members of staff and students.
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development and quality improvement projects that will enhance the therapy service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job duties/responsibilities can be found in the attached job description document and are summarised below:
- To undertake a role in the day-to-day management of patients on the trauma orthopaedic wards and orthopaedic patients on outlying wards.
- To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients who may have complex and or chronic conditions as an autonomous practitioner.
- To work with patients and their families or carers to provide excellent individualised patient centred care.
- To actively participate in the planning of complex discharges.
- To work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include initiating and participating in case conferences, MDT meetings, ward rounds and trauma meetings.
- To supervise, teach and appraise more junior members of staff and students.
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development and quality improvement projects that will enhance the therapy service.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group e.g AGILE, BOA, ATOCP
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 6 post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate reasoning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of student or support worker supervision
- Involvement in audit, research and an understanding of quality improvement
- Presentation skills
Personal qualitites and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy in orthopaedics
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities including confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group e.g AGILE, BOA, ATOCP
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a broad rotational post including respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Band 6 post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to make decisions and work under pressure
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate reasoning skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota
- Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of student or support worker supervision
- Involvement in audit, research and an understanding of quality improvement
- Presentation skills
Personal qualitites and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of current physiotherapy in orthopaedics
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Understanding of legal responsibilities including confidentiality, consent and documentation
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant post graduate courses
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).
