About this role
Job summary
This is a full time post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our rotational programme across Worcestershire. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to deliver physiotherapy services across a variety of clinical settings.
Rotations include MSK Outpatients, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation, and Community Physiotherapy within Reablement services. Following the recent integration with the Acute Trust, there are now additional opportunities to rotate through acute hospital specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Acute stroke, Acute Medicine, and the Inpatient Frailty Unit.This is an excellent opportunity to develop a sound professional identity, a range of skills and competencies within a wide variety of clinical fields. The rotations are 6 months in duration and there is 7-day working in place across many of the inpatient rotations.
You will benefit from a robust supervision model and appraisal processes as well as varied training opportunities. We will offer preceptorship support and development opportunities for new graduates as well as rotation specific best practice sessions and we have close links with local Universities with the opportunity for practice education (1 year post qualification).
Main duties of the job
The role will involve patient assessment and delivery of physiotherapy interventions to the population of Worcestershire within a variety of services such as MSK Out-Patients, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation, Community Physio in Reablement.
The successful candidate will be acting as an autonomous practitioner who will be managing a caseload, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individualised treatment programmes and delegate responsibility as appropriate. The post holder will need to be a keen team member with a flexible approach and an effective communicator.
There will also be an opportunity to assist with service development and to teach and supervise other clinicians and students and help to shape the future service delivery and workforce.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria Essential
Committed to personal and team development. Reliable and flexible. Confident and enthusiastic. Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
Experience within relevant clinical field Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas Awareness of clinical audit Awareness of research processes
Skills & Abilities Essential
Role modelling good behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Ability to praise and be supportive to others. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Able to maintain judgement and work under pressure. Effective time management
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.
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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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
BROMSGROVE
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)