About this role
Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a rotational position? Or a current Physiotherapist who is looking to widen your knowledge and skills set?
East of England Community Health and Care are excited to offer this excellent opportunity as a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. This rotational position offers experience in a wide variety of settings, including clinics, outpatients and rehab wards. The Trust is passionate about our staff's development and offers a wide range of internal training opportunities to support your development, some very specific to the location where you are based, others to develop your leadership skills going forward. You will also have an opportunity for CPD time, which are led by you as a group.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our integrated teams with experienced therapists and therapy assistants, who work closely alongside our nursing colleagues. There will be a requirement to travel to clinics and patients within the Community, therefore a valid driving licence and access to transport is essential.
To apply you will need to have a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion (within the next 2 months). It is also open to those returning to practice.
Flexible working is possible. Weekend and evening working may be required as per the demands of the service.
Interviews will be held in person.
Main duties of the job
The Post Graduate Physiotherapist Rotational Scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience. Staff on the Rotation will be expected to work at any of the services on the scheme.
The duration of the rotations are 6 months and currently covers the following areas: -
Community Rehabilitation - Various locations Willow Unit - New state-of-the-art centre Musculoskeletal outpatients Caroline House - Level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological injuries Stroke ESD Community Neurology Urgent Community Response Teams General In-Patient Rehabilitation
The rotations are based across various locations in Norfolk.
Please see detailed job description and prospectus for further information.
About us
Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management. To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills. To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills. To undertake a variety of rotations; this will provide a broad base for both personal and professional development. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards. To communicate effectively with other members of the multi-professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To delegate to, and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners. To assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care. To be responsible for equipment used, and to adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.
Person Specification
Personal & People Development Essential
Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. Flexible approach to service needs Adaptable to change Able to work under own initiative Flexible approach to career pathways Genuine desire to gain broad experience and a commitment to the rotation
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills Able to communicate effectively using the English Language
Skills Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates ability to apply skills across various clinical settings/applications Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice and clinical audit Able to prioritise work effectively Can manage change to different rotations at regular intervals Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning Well-developed problem solving skills
Experience Essential
Broad range of core clinical experience at pre-registration or if applicable post registration Demonstrates ability to be an effective member of a team(s) Can demonstrate ability to problem solve in clinical setting
Desirable
Previous work experience
Qualifications Essential
BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent. HCPC registration
Other Essential
Ability to travel to all rotation sites Must hold a full driving licence Able to commit to weekend and bank holiday duties
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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Norwich Community Hospital - Rotational Posts
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)