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Bank Inpatient Physiotherapist | Physiotherapy Department | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Private Hospital | Flexible working hours |
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inpatient Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy department on a bank, occasional basis.
This is a flexible, ad hoc role primarily supporting our inpatient and orthopaedic ward-based services, working with post-operative patients to facilitate rehabilitation and safe discharge home.
Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities:
We are particularly interested in hearing from Physiotherapists with recent experience working within acute hospital inpatient environments who are confident managing post-operative orthopaedic patients. Whilst experience across both inpatient and outpatient services would be highly desirable, our immediate priority is to strengthen our inpatient service.
Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to predominantly inpatient and post-operative orthopaedic patients. Manage your own clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner Assess and mobilise patients following orthopaedic and surgical procedures. Support safe discharge planning and rehabilitation programmes. Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes. Provide physiotherapy support to outpatient services where required. Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards. Contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-focused physiotherapy service.
About us Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Degree-qualified Physiotherapist (BSc Hons or equivalent). Current HCPC registration with no restrictions. Previous post-graduate physiotherapy experience within an NHS, acute, or private hospital setting. Recent inpatient physiotherapy experience is essential. Experience managing orthopaedic, surgical and post-operative patients. Confidence working independently within a ward environment. Experience across both inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services would be highly desirable. Strong communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills. Flexible approach to working patterns and clinical areas. Availability to work at least 1 to 2 shifts per week.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Bank colleagues are paid weekly We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Access to Spire Healthcare pension Access to Blue Light Card Free uniform Free DBS Full induction, including mandatory training updates Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing TeamWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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 Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)