About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established Therapy Department at Salford Royal Hospital.
As a Band 5 Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of tailored treatment programmes for patients with a wide range of complex needs.
You will join a supportive and dynamic Band 5 rotational workforce, gaining experience across a diverse range of clinical areas. Rotations take place every six months and include Respiratory, MSK, Community Rehabilitation and Falls, Home First, CSNRT, Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Acute Care Medicine, Neurosurgery, Stroke, and Urgent Care.
We are looking for someone who has:
Broad experience of physiotherapy at undergraduate or postgraduate level Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use initiative independently Strong time management and problem-solving skills A passion and drive to deliver high-quality care and rehabilitation tailored to patient needs What we offer:
A clear competency framework supported by a robust induction programme Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development opportunities A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' care experiences and rehabilitation outcomes
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Participate in the rotational scheme at Salford care organisation completing rotations across acute and community settings . Working as an autonomous practitioner within your scope of practice and in accordance with your job plan. Be responsible for your continuing professional development, actively participating in supervision, peer support and training and development programmes. Manage a caseload including prioritisation and delegation of work to therapy assistants, performing patient assessments and making a clinical judgement of the patient's needs. Develop, implement, evaluate and modify patient treatment programmes ensuring relevant pathways of care are followed in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team with onward referral to other agencies as appropriate. Be able to travel across the footprint of Salford whilst on community rotations Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records complying with Trust policies and procedures, upholding statutory, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and HCPC standards and codes of professional conduct.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration Essential
Member of HCPC BSC/MSc Physiotherapy
Desirable
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience, Knowledge and Skills Essential
Broad range of experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level including managing respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Good verbal and written communication skill including difficult conversations and conflict. Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team Evidence of CPD and how you use it in practice Understanding of professional standards and code of conduct and its application in practice Demonstration and of awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within a clinical role Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and discharge planning skills Ability to prioritise and discharge patients in a timely manner Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Understanding of governance and how it applies in practice
Desirable
Undergraduate / postgraduate experience gained in both a hospital and a community NHS setting Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes.
Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Able to identify NCA trust values and behaviours Personal examples of how you demonstrate each value in practice
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)