Acute Rotational Physiotherapist

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Full time
Rotational Physiotherapist

Band 5 - 37.5 hours - permanent

There is a new opportunity to join our friendly acute inpatient physiotherapy team as a rotational band 5. The post holder will rotate through a number of specialist areas on a 6 monthly basis including Respiratory wards, Critical Care, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, MSK, Stroke Rehabilitation, Medicine and Orthopaedics.

As part of the role you will examine, assess and treat your own caseload of patients and participate in CPD, clinical audit and in-service training under the guidance of senior members of staff.

The post does contribute to the respiratory acute on call physiotherapy rota and therefore the successful candidate must have access to transport.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will rotate through a number of specialist areas on a 6 monthly basis including Respiratory wards, Critical Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, MSK, Stroke Rehabilitation, Medicine and Community. They will examine, assess and treat their own caseload of patients. Participate in CPD, clinical audit and in-service training. Be an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work. Participate in the Respiratory On-call Rota and/or orthopaedic weekend service. Assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment and/or management programmes to patients in their care.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Graduate Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy or Masters degree in rehabilitation with a license to practice Physiotherapy Health Professions Council Registration.

Experience

Essential

Interdisciplinary working Experience working across variety of acute ward settings

Skills & knowledge

Essential

Physiotherapy knowledge that is theoretical, practical and professional. Knowledge of policies and procedures e.g. Safe Manual Handling CPR Clinical documentation, advice to carers, & letters to doctors Clinical reports Delivering unpleasant news. Motivation, negotiation and persuasion to encourage reluctant & challenging patients Handling sensitive situations Basic analytical & problem solving skills - clinical reasoning skills. Ability to travel to work on short notice

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

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