About this role
Job summary
1 x BAND 5 STATIC Physiotherapist - for Acute Medicine(LRI/LGH)
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Physiotherapist to join our motivated and enthusiastic team working on our Acute Medicine wards at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospitals.
We are seeking applicants who are team players and enjoy the challenge of the acute setting. You will be part of the wider Medicine Therapy Team, including the LRI Respiratory Medicine Physiotherapy team, and the Therapy team working at Preston Lodge.
Main duties of the job
You will assess and treat patients on the medical wards at LRI and LGH. You will have excellent communication skills and will liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team on the wards as well as the patients, their relatives and carers,
You will gain experience working with a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions including frail older adults, fractures, falls and cognitive impairment. Therefore this post would suit an individual with an interest in the management of older adults with complex needs.
You will join a supportive team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and will receive regular supervision and appraisal to promote personal development. You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research within the team. There is also structured in-service training in place within the team which you will be encouraged to be involved with.
The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the service is provided over 7 days a week. The team are working to provide a collaborative approach to therapy across all systems.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving acute medicine speciality. To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties. To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients. To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, as well as respiratory physiotherapy skills.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
State Registered Physiotherapist with Current HCPC registration Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent oEvidence of up to date professional portfolio with evidence of CPD and reflective practise
Desirable
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience Essential
Evidence of experience of working as part of a team oEvidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditionings.
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in research / audit Experience of working within an NHS Trust Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI's Evidence of experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Evidence of experience in providing advise to patients and carers
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Evidence of effective team working oEvidence of ability to establish good working relationships and to work within a team
Desirable
Presentation skills
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Evidence of ability to plan and prioritise own workload
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Evidence of ability to evaluate own practise Evidence of personal insight and reflection skills and evidence of awareness of own strengths and weaknesses Evidence of ability to clinically reason
Skills Essential
Meet the Trust Health requirements
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. oAll staff are expected to engage in compassion and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Evidence of a broad understanding of the issues currently affecting Physiotherapy practise, including knowledge of the NHS Evidence of a commitment to personal development Good writing skills Evidence of self-motivation
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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)