Are you a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist looking for a flexible opportunity to top up your current hours or try something new in a new environment? Make a difference at our new health care setting, Spinneyfields in Rushden where you will play a vital role in supporting our patients who have been transferred from the main hospital ready for rehabilitation. At Spinneyfields, we offer flexible working hours on our bank to suit your current lifestyle as we know work/life balance is important. You will also enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, making your commute stress free.
The Therapy team holds a high profile within the wider trust and is at the forefront of many service development strategies, continually developing and introducing new, pioneering prospects for the service. We would welcome opportunities in the main hospital as well as Spinneyfields.
We currently have funding for 4 months via temporary staffing or we would consider a 4 month fixed term contract with the funding running out March 2025.
Main duties of the job
We have an established development forum focusing on both clinical and leadership development as well as the opportunity to attend Trust leadership programmes. All posts are supported with regular supervision, in-service training and appraisals.
This is a 7 day service with participation in an overnight emergency on-call rota (adults, children and young people).
About us
If you are successful in your application for this position your commencement date will coincide with the Trust's Induction programme held on a monthly basis. Attendance on the full induction programme is a mandatory requirement prior to starting in the work area. Therefore, if parts of this induction fall outside of the normal contracted hours of duty for this position, you will be requested to make arrangements to enable you to fully attend the Induction.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
* Compassion
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courageous
* Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for a detailed overview of the role.
As part of our Trust's commitment to Improving Working Lives, we offer staff a range of facilities and family friendly policies. We are an equal opportunities employer. The informal contact details contained in this advert are for enquiry purposes only.
Respiratory skills are desirable for this post as you will be expected to join the On Call working pattern with an in-depth training schedule, competencies and simulation suite learning with regular refreshers run throughout the year.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HPC Registered Physiotherapist
* Evidence of Post graduate CPD, including attendance at recent relevant post graduate learning events
Desirable
* Member of CSP
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Up to date with professional practice and research
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services including quality and audit.
* Understanding of legal responsibilities.
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies.
* Good junior rotations (at least 12 months) including Respiratory care - ICU, Acute and Chronic, General Wards, Community/Out-reach/Outpatient. Neuro/rehabilitation experience
* Experience of deputising for Senior staff.
* Recent NHS experience.
* Ability to work across 7 day service and participate in the overnight on-call rota.
Desirable
* Membership of Interest Groups relevant to clinical interest.
* Recent experience within an Acute inpatient physiotherapy setting.
Skills
Essential
* Good clinical knowledge base of physiotherapy within the acute setting and Respiratory conditions.
* Good knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy in Effective Discharge planning from the Acute setting
* Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* Able to demonstrate good organisational and delegation skills.
* Proven flexible working practices. Be able to cope with demands of a busy department including prioritisation.
Desirable
* Able to assist others in learning.
* Able to motivate others and take the lead as necessary.
* Ability to organise training.
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
Other
Essential
* Good communicator.
* Team worker.
* Able to carry out moderate to intense physical activity throughout the working day.
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
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