Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Band 6 Inpatient Rotational scheme, rotating on a 7 monthly rotation through a variety of Physiotherapy areas; Medicine, Oncology, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Perioperative, Orthopaedics, Outpatients, Paediatrics and Care of the Older Person.
This rotation will allow you to develop as a Band 6 and gain experience in preparation for applying to one of our specialist Band 6 rotations in MSK, Neuro-rehab or Respiratory.
The department is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service.
We can offer you:
* Work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions
* Career support and development to progress to a specialism
* Positive commitment to CPD and post graduate education funding for courses and up to 7 days study leave
* Development of your supervisory, teaching and management skills
Main duties of the job
To participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme which involves working for seven monthly rotations across the Trust in a range of Ward settings and Outpatient settings.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy in a variety of areas: Medical Wards, Surgical Wards and ICU, Care of the Elderly Wards, Stroke and Neurological and Rehabilitation Wards, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit and Wards, Paediatric Wards, Orthopaedic Wards, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Community Rehabilitation.
To develop skills in prioritisation, audit and management.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Candidates need to be available for a face-to-face clinical skills assessment on the day of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate education / CPD activities
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Evidence of relevant post graduate training
Experience
* Experience of reviewing and applying evidence based practice
* Relevant clinical work at Band 5 level in a range of specialities including Respiratory / Critical Care, Elderly Care and neurological conditions
* Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Competency to participate in weekend work including the ability to provide respiratory care to self-ventilating patients
* Postgraduate NHS Physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level
* Band 6 experience
* Experience of audit / research projects
* Experience of Critical Care including artificial airways and the ability to cover respiratory on call
* Experience in mentoring students
* Experience of deputising for Band 6/7
Knowledge
* Competent in using a range of manual handling techniques and equipment
* Knowledge and experience of discharge planning
* Knowledge of National guidelines to deliver and evaluate service
Skills
* Ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
* Ability to use professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT and ability to modify appropriately
* Excellent inter-personal skills
* Evidence of self-directed learning
* Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
* Demonstrate ability to teach, guide and direct Therapy Assistants and students in clinical practice
* Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise clinical caseload
* Administrative and computer skills
* Evidence of presentation skills
* Evidence of participation in research / audit
* Clinical Educator training
* Evidence of appraisal skills
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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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