About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist - Inpatient Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics and Virtual Fracture Clinic Fixed Term Contract 12 months
(28 hrs per week, including weekend days and public holidays, on a 7 day rota basis)
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly-motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic service at UCLH is a busy department, working over different sites; Trauma Orthopaedics in the UCLH main building and Elective Orthopaedics in the new elective centre at Grafton Way Building. The team is led by over 20 consultants who specialise in a range of elective and trauma work. Currently UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services across 8 sites. As part of our continued vision to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and word-class research, UCLH will soon be increasing the provision of surgical services by opening a new hospital.
You will be part of the Orthopaedic therapy team, which provides services across a number of specialist areas. These include: inpatient Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Day Surgery, Joint School and the Virtual Fracture Clinic. Sound orthopaedic assessment, treatment and discharge planning skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 6 months previous experience as a senior physiotherapist in orthopaedics, excellent communication, IT and organisation skills and be able to work flexibly within a busy team. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and those with a variety of complex needs.
At UCLH, we are committed to continually improving, to provide high quality care, and this post offers great opportunity for personal and service development. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a structured inservice training programme in a supportive learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to supervise less experienced colleagues and students.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
To provide an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients admitted to the inpatient wards and day surgery unit at UCLH.
To provide advanced assessment and acute injury management advice within the virtual fracture clinic, with training and support.
To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.
To provide advanced neuro-musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatments for trauma and orthopaedic patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.
To provide advanced assessment, treatment & discharge planning pre- and post-operatively, to minimise length of stay and optimise patient rehabilitation.
To provide high quality, evidence-based care to service users.
To provide experienced advice, guidance and information within this area to patients, health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals.
To deputise for senior physiotherapy staff within the Virtual Fracture Clinic and the inpatient physiotherapy team as required.
To clinically supervise and guide the professional work of less experienced physiotherapists, support staff and students as appropriate, while complying with professional and departmental standards of practice.
To participate in service development projects/audits/quality improvement to enhance the service and improve patient care.
To be an integral member of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance.
To work across inpatient elective and trauma orthopaedics, virtual fracture clinic, joint school and day surgery services
To participate in 7 day service rota, including extended hours and weekend working Our TeamThe Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust is integrated into the Trauma and Orthopaedic Multidisciplinary Team.The Trauma & Orthopaedic Therapy team provide an inpatient and day surgery therapy service to patients under the care of orthopaedic consultants at UCLH, in addition to pre-admission clinics for elective orthopaedic patients and physiotherapy care for patients via the virtual fracture clinic.The post holder will be responsible for supervising junior therapy staff as well as therapy assistant staff.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist Awareness of current evidence pertaining to physiotherapy interventions within the acute orthopaedic setting
Desirable
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Member of a relevant orthopaedic Specialist Interest Group
EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist within the NHS, including orthopaedics and 3 or more of: Respiratory, Surgery, General Medicine, Neurology, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Care of the Elderly, Rehabilitation Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS acute inpatient orthopaedic setting
Desirable
Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS musculoskeletal outpatients setting
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential
Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute orthopaedic setting Evidence of clear understanding of core physiotherapy skills and processes Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills Demonstrates a flexible approach to service delivery needs Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies Evidence of an understanding of multidisciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation Competent IT skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL EFFORT Essential
Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day
COMMUNICATION Essential
A good command of both written and spoken English Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Essential
Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including the use of personal development plans/individual performance reviews Has attended Clinical Educator's Study Day Experience of teaching and supervising physiotherapy students Evidence of maintaining own professional development Able to motivate self, colleagues and patients
QUALITY & SERVICE IMPROVEMENT Essential
Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
Desirable
Experience of the research and development process including audit
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS & WORK PATTERN Essential
Conducts self in a professional, confident and approachable manner
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
1 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)