We are recruiting for temporary Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist positions. We have a range of contracts, longest until November 2026. The Physiotherapy Service operates Trustwide, with teams of Physiotherapists each led by a Physiotherapy Operational Lead providing a service to a defined speciality area. Applicants should be Chartered Physiotherapists with HCPC registration and have a range of undergraduate placement experience in an NHS setting. Interview Date: Thursday 13 February 2025 37 hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job
Rotations will be Trust wide across the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital, Regent Point and Community include: Medicine, Surgery/ITU, Orthopaedics, Out-patients, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Burns and Plastics, Paediatrics, Neurosciences, Amputee Rehabilitation, Major Trauma, Stroke and Older Peoples Medicine. We are able to offer excellent senior staff support and teaching. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, the ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal development are all essential requirements of these posts. It is a requirement of this post to participate in the out of hour's and weekend Physiotherapy Service. Job responsibilities
To participate in the Physiotherapy Band 5 rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings, some of which are regional specialities, for 6-month periods. Band 5 rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified physiotherapist a broad practical experience of a range of patients and conditions and areas of work. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities. Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process. Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects. Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSFs Improving Working Lives. SKILLS
Organisation and time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Commitment to personal and service development. IT Skills. Presentation Skills. EXPERIENCE
Range of undergraduate placement experience in a hospital setting. Previous experience in a junior rotational scheme. Experience of working with patients with physical health problems e.g. stroke, mobility problems. QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy. State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council. Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. 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. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Principle Physiotherapist Operational Lead
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