A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Bank Specialist Physiotherapist
Department: Inpatient Therapies
Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Zero hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join
our cohort of rotational band 6’s on a permanent contract.
We also have a Fixed term contract available until February 2025.
The rotations are 8 months in length and cover the following areas:
Respiratory – Respiratory medicine including NIV, General surgery including ERP programme and ICU
MSK Outpatients including hydrotherapy
Inpatient Orthopaedics – Trauma and Elective
Acute Stroke Unit
Acute assessment and frailty team
MSK outreach and domiciliary service
Complex medicine
Working as part of a dedicated and skilled Therapy Services team you will be providing a holistic
therapy approach to patients in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. There is a strong
expectation to collaborate with all members of the MDT to ensure the complex needs of patients are
always at the centre of your care.
It is essential that you have current HCPC registration.
Interview date: 18 November 2024
A programme of leadership development sessions is available as well as the opportunity to be involved in the education of the MDT, appraisal mentor and service development projects. We have a dedicated Therapy practice education team whose role is to support staff and student
development.
Previous experience as a Band 6 or 5 Physiotherapist is essential. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential.Demonstrable skills in service development are desirable, along with a keen interest in educating fellow healthcarecolleagues.
If you have the desire to be part of a team that will be developing Therapy Services in Milton Keynes and a strong commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
The post holder will participate in the respiratory on call rota (including weekends and bank holidays as required). The post holder will also work within a 7 day service whilst on rotation with the Acute Assessment & Frailty Team, and cover weekend shifts whilst on rotation on the Acute Stroke Unit. It is essential you have current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
'An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to Therapy Lead or Therapy Service Lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Clinical
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Professional
• To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work
To be responsible for:
• Teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.
• Providing support & guidance to other physiotherapists and assistants.
Organisational
• To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of band 5 staff, students and assistants on a daily basis, in conjunction with the Lead Therapist for each clinical area as required.
• To ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024