Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester
Rotational Physiotherapist
Band: 5 (£28,407- £34,581 per annum)
Hours: hours Permanent
Site: Cross Site
Reports to: Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist, Therapy Team Leader, Head of Therapies.
Please note that only face to face interviews will be held for this post
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust (UHL) is recruiting to its very popular Physiotherapy Band 5 rotation scheme. This consists of over 20 different speciality areas including
1. MSK outpatients
2. Trauma
3. Elective
4. Acute stroke
5. Early Supported Discharge
6. Level 1 Brain Injury Unit
7. Level 2 Neuro Rehab unit
8. Oncology
9. Paediatric in patients and out patients
10. Acute medicine
11. Rapid assessment and discharge
12. Respiratory medicine
13. ITU and Surgery
14. Cardiology
15. Renal
16. Vascular
17. Pelvic Health
18. Medical rehab
Rotations are 4 months long.
The UHL Therapy department is expanding and developing and we want someone who can develop and grow with us. We will offer you a wide variety of clinical and leadership experience supported with a comprehensive training package. There is a thorough induction process, preceptorship package, clinical supervision and In service training supported through appraisals and 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. In addition there are opportunities to take part in audit and research, become involved in carrying out service development and attend external training courses and conferences. You will be well supported by highly experienced clinicians and leaders. We are able to provide opportunities for career development and secondments into higher band posts within our large organisation.
If you share our passion and dedication to provide the best level of evidence-based care for our patients we would love to hear from you.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
19. high-quality care for all,
20. being a great place to work,
21. partnerships for impact, and
22. research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
23. we are compassionate,
24. we are proud,
25. we are inclusive, and
26. we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.
You will be expected
27. To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
28. To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
29. To be able to evidence competency and effective clinical reasoning
30. To work in conjunction with the MDT to provide holistic care for patients.
31. To develop and maintain your knowledge and skills within the specialism you are working in.
32. To be an advocate for the patient and their carers.
33. Remain up to date on local and national issues affecting and influencing patient care.
34. To work with others to support their development.
35. To raise concerns when appropriate.
You will be supported to be able to carry this out through a comprehensive induction process, training and support package and with the help of experienced clinicians and leaders.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
36. BSc physiotherapy or equivalent
37. GCSE English and Maths to grade 4 (C) or equivilent
Professional Registration
Essential
38. HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Desirable
39. Member of professional body such as Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience relevent to the post
Essential
40. Varied clinical experience as student or band 5 Physiotherapist
41. Awareness of how therapy is provided in the NHS
Desirable
42. Acute Hospital experience
Team working
Essential
43. Experience of working within a team
44. Awareness of the fundamentals of team work
45. Experience of working in a clinical MDT
Desirable
46. Experience of delegating work to support staff
Committment to Trust values
Essential
47. Able to demonstrates Trust values
48. Evidence of working in a way supportive of the Trust values
Communication and relationships
Essential
49. Excellent written communication
50. Evidence of use of IT within a clinical setting
51. Evidence of attention to accuracy
52. Evidence of building positive team relationships
Planning and organisation
Essential
53. Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
54. Awareness of the importance of timekeeping
Desirable
55. Evidence of clinical reasoning for decisions made
Other role requirements
Essential
56. Expresses enthusiasm for this post
57. Knowledge of current issues affecting Physiotherapy in the UK
58. Expresses passion for delivering excellent patient care
Desirable
59. Able to utilize theoretical knowledge to be able to problem solve and clinically reason