Job Description
Junior Physiotherapist West Midlands Hospital and Stourside Hospital Full Time - 30 to 37.5 hours 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The role
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking, skilled individual to the position of Physiotherapist within the Physiotherapy team at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. We also provide a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Stourside Hospital in Stourbridge where you will be expected to work 1-2 times a week.
This role would suit a Junior Physiotherapist with current skills and experience in Orthopaedic and MSK Physiotherapy. We hope to attract an individual with at least 1 years experience.
Therapists have a dual role at West Midlands Hospital where you would be based predominantly in the outpatient service however flexibility is required to work in the Orthopaedic inpatient ward as service demand requires.
The Physiotherapy team is committed to the delivery and demonstration of high standards of patient care and customer service. At West Midlands Hospital we treat NHS and private patients. Our team prides itself on being highly motivated, autonomous, flexible, excellent communicators and team-workers. The Physiotherapy team have a commitment to provide high standards of care and customer service to our patients whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction at every contact.
Your duties will include:
* Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification
* Use sound rationale to solve problems and treat, sometimes moderately complex, patients within scope of practice without overcomplicating matters
* Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans
* Providing patient education and advice at all stages throughout the patient journey.
* Manage your own case load in inpatients/outpatients as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments and fully utilise own computer diary.
* To act in a professional manner at all times respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality
* High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times, including infection control procedures
* Excellent communication, customer care and customer service skills.
* A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning
* A good standard of IT literacy and willingness learn new information technology as required
* An active involvement in the day to day running of the department
* Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team
Where you’ll be based
West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen
Stourside Hospital in Stourbridge
What you’ll bring with you
* BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy
* 1+ year of MSK experience
* Current HCPC and CSP Registration
* Ability to undertake a full Clinical caseload of MSK outpatients including direct referrals and post-op patients with a wide variety of conditions
* Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office
* Proficient in running relevant post op and other classes required by your line manager
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free Parking on site
* Subsidised staff restaurant
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
About us
We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
To apply
Please contact Jenny Torpey on or for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply.
Alternatively, please contact Amy Green on
Closing date: 21st November or when sufficient applications have been received.
Interview Date: 25th November 2024 : 12-4pm
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.