About this role
Job summary Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5 - 37.50/week Fixed term/Secondment 12 months The post offers a Secondment or Fixed Term 12 month contract as part of the 6 monthly rotational programme working in one of the rotational areas such as Urgent Care, Stroke, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehabilitation, MSK Outpatients and Intermediate Care Services in the community.
Main duties of the job
Provide a clinical physiotherapeutic service to designated wards, outpatient clinics, intermediate and community services at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. Attend relevant ward rounds/meetings such as whiteboards, and liaise with medical, paramedical, nursing, discharge and social work professionals as necessary. Act as a resource for physiotherapeutic information and advice to other professionals. Assist with training and updating healthcare professionals, regarding evidence-based therapy, including giving lectures and informal talks. Collect all data necessary to meet local information requirements and as required by the Therapy service for monitoring. Participate in quality assurance programmes, and development and maintenance of service standards, policies & procedures. Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review. Work as a committed and effective member of the physiotherapy staff in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession. Maintain professional competence and expertise by keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working. Provide physiotherapy cover for other physiotherapy teams as necessary. Partake in the respiratory on call overnight and weekend service (depending on fixed term speciality location and training)
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 specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specificationdetailedis not the full personspecification butoutlines 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
Education & Qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy. State Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
Approved courses, conferences or study days which support Physiotherapy knowledge and/or practice within rotational or static speciality area
Knowledge Essential
Professional knowledge acquired through relevant science-based degree Specialist knowledge across a range of physiotherapeutic procedures underpinned by theory Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice Awareness of policies and procedures and guidelines
Desirable
Awareness of physiotherapy equipment / interventions and clinical reason(s) for use Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
Experience Essential
Clinical physiotherapy placements in a range of specialities Working in a multi-professional environment Working in a team
Skills & Abilities Essential
Prioritising and problem solving. Positive and Pro-active approach to self-development. Competency in the assessment and treatment of a range of physiotherapy problems Willingness to partake in the respiratory weekend and evening respiratory on call service if required Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner using a broad range of methods Awareness of discharge to assess
Work Related Circumstances Essential
ESSENTIAL: Access to own car with a valid driver's license in order to travel across the locality of Stockport for domiciliary community working (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).
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
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)