Specialist Inpatient Physiotherapist

Spire Healthcare Ltd

The closing date is 17 April 2025

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Job summary

Specialist Inpatient Physiotherapist | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full-time | Bristol | Competitive pay plus fantastic benefits

Spire Bristol Hospital are looking for an experiencedSpecialist Inpatient Physiotherapistto join the Physio team on a full-time permanent basis. You will provide highly skilled and specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients within the in-patient/out-patient service.

Job Purpose

To provide highly skilled and specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients within the in-patient service across a 5 day working rota, with varying shift patterns, plus weekend working.

Take lead role in physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patient caseload.

To ensure the team delivers effective physiotherapy by providing appropriate day to day managerial support, alongside educational and development expertise.

Main duties of the job

  • Duties and responsibilities

  • Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.
  • Develop practice in addressing patients health and wellbeing needs.
  • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
  • Develop knowledge and practice in own area of work.
  • Develops a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security.
  • Develop and improve services.
  • Improve quality.
  • Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity.
  • Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices.
  • Apply technologyformeasurement, monitoringandtreatment of patients.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
  • Participate in the On-Call Physiotherapy service for Respiratory patient requirements as required.

About us

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

22190

Job locations

BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy)
  • Evidence of post-graduate learning
  • Must have recent respiratory experience and be on-call competent
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Post graduate experience in relevant specialism e.g. respiratory physiotherapy
  • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied caseloads
  • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for new services
  • Competence across a range of physiotherapy, management and leadership skills supported by skilled professional and specialist knowledge in the chosen physiotherapy specialism.
  • Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
  • Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Willing to work flexible patterns e.g. evenings/weekend/on call as required
  • Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work

Working Hours:Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, working across a 7 day service. Working shifts between the hours of 8am-8pm.Will be working 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks

Contract Type:Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date:If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

About Us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy)
  • Evidence of post-graduate learning
  • Must have recent respiratory experience and be on-call competent
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Post graduate experience in relevant specialism e.g. respiratory physiotherapy
  • Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied caseloads
  • Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for new services
  • Competence across a range of physiotherapy, management and leadership skills supported by skilled professional and specialist knowledge in the chosen physiotherapy specialism.
  • Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages
  • Demonstrate principles of accountable practice
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Willing to work flexible patterns e.g. evenings/weekend/on call as required
  • Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work

Working Hours:Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, working across a 7 day service. Working shifts between the hours of 8am-8pm.Will be working 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks

Contract Type:Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date:If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

About Us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above

Experience

Essential

  • Please see above

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Mark Ballard

Mark.Ballard@spirehealthcare.com

+447548760637

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

22190

Job locations

BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT


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