Job summary
Orthopaedic Physiotherapist | Competitive Salary plus fantastic benefits | Full Time | Bristol
Spire Bristol Hospital is looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and forward thinking team. This is a great opportunity for someone to progress in their career and gain experience in private healthcare industry.
Job Purpose
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the inpatient/outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities
1. Assess patients health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload.
2. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals health and wellbeing needs
3. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
4. Develop own knowledge and skills and those of others within own scope of practice.
5. Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
6. Assist in maintaining and developing services.
7. Contribute to quality improvement.
8. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
9. Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment of patients.
10. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
About us
Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
11. Must hold a Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy)
12. Must be respiratory and on-call competent
13. Experience of assessing diagnosing and treating a range of patients/cases
14. Working with multi disciplinary teams
15. Evidence of applying effective clinical reasoning strategies to complex cases with supervision
16. Post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist across a range of specialties
17. Experience of independently managing/prioritising case loads
18. Must have experienced in orthopaedic physio
19. Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
20. Possess the Mandatory Traininginc Infection Control competences and health and safety
21. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
22. Willing to work flexible working pattern occasional evenings up to 8pm, on-call and on the weekend rota
23. Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
24. Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work
25. Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
26. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
27. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
28. Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
29. Free Bupa wellness screening
30. Private medical insurance
31. Life assurance
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
32. Driving clinical excellence
33. Doing the right thing
34. Caring is our passion
35. Keeping it simple
36. Delivering on our promises
37. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
38. Please see above
Experience
Essential
39. Please see above