Job summary
The integrated Rehabilitation Service, consisting of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services, is looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be based within the Elderly Rehabilitation Team and the role will involve delivering high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within our acute hospital. You will manage patients with diverse and often complex needs whilst working as part of a supportive team.
This role will include weekend working as part of an agreed rota and respiratory on-call when all competencies are passed.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of the Physiotherapy services in conjunction with your colleagues within the Rehabilitation Service. You will manage your own caseload independently, ensuring safe and seamless transfer of patients through their journey in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to develop your management and teaching skills by leading on in-service training, on call training sessions, supervision with Physiotherapists and mentoring of students.
Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise closely with patients, carers and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient well being and promote a positive experience.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the job role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the job role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- CSP member
- Specialist interest group membership e.g. ACPRC
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of frail, elderly patients, taking a holistic approach to their care
- Experience of ward based respiratory management
- Ability to work independently and also to prioritise own workload and delegate effectively to others
- Experience of on-call and respiratory weekend working
- Experience of supervision & mentorship of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate physiotherapy courses and training
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of common neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory conditions within elderly care
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Up to date knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to falls
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- BSc/ Pre- Reg MSc/ Grad. Dip. in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- CSP member
- Specialist interest group membership e.g. ACPRC
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of frail, elderly patients, taking a holistic approach to their care
- Experience of ward based respiratory management
- Ability to work independently and also to prioritise own workload and delegate effectively to others
- Experience of on-call and respiratory weekend working
- Experience of supervision & mentorship of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate physiotherapy courses and training
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of common neurological, orthopaedic and respiratory conditions within elderly care
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS priorities/AHP issues and initiatives
- Up to date knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to falls
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).
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