About this role
Job summary
Rotational Physiotherapist: Fixed Term/Secondment 12 Months (February 2027-February 2028) - 27.5 hours
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and cohesive Integrated Therapy Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a rotational programme working across a variety of different areas including Urgent Care, Critical Care, Surgical Wards and Speciality Medical Wards, Community Neurology Rehabilitation, Adult Community Therapy, Community MSK, Outpatients, Inpatient Stroke team, Discharge to Assess services, Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehab. This 12 month contract will require working within two of these teams dependent on where the vacancy sits. Band 6 rotational physiotherapists move speciality in November.
Post will require working in our out of hours emergency on call respiratory service. There may also a requirement to work on a seven day rota depending on which rotations the 12 month contract falls.
ESSENTIAL
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively within the MDT to deliver safe, effective care. Act as an autonomous, accountable AHP providing rehabilitation aligned with NICE guidance. Assess, treat and manage a designated caseload within the speciality pathway. Contribute to service development and support delivery of high-quality care. Liaise with health, education, and social care partners to ensure efficient discharge and onward referral. Recommend and support changes to practice and service guidelines.
Your caseload will be variable and comprise of some complex conditions; therefore applicants must have a broad range of previous experience including working in an acute NHS setting.
The successful candidate will require a flexible approach to working, including weekends and bank holidays. There is a responsibility for Respiratory on Call evening and weekend duties, which is underpinned by teaching and a competency programme.
In the return for your skills and dedication to the team and our patients we endeavour to provide a supportive environment to learn and develop your new skills. We have a strong commitment to support all staff members with CPD opportunities. We are fortunate enough to have a number of clinical leads to support you and provide clinical supervision time. We have a robust in-service training programme. You will have the opportunity to support and develop band 5 therapists within the team and act as a clinical educator to students.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments for specific conditions.
- Knowledge of therapy outcome measures for specific conditions
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Nice Guidance, current research and recommended practice Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes.
- Up to date in professional practice
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration (member of HCPC)
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to physical/psychological health
- Awareness of relevant specialist interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- Experience working with individuals with Long Term Health Conditions and conditions within allocated specialities
- Experience supporting junior staff, support staff
- Experience of clinical governance including audit
- Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience supporting students.
- Post registration experience in speciality
- Experience triaging GP referrals
- Experience of research or audit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards
- Understanding of team dynamics.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Able to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
- Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Positive attitude towards people with disability.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Training and facilitation skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Ability to work alone
- Flexible approach to work
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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (Acute and Community Locations across Stockport)
Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)