Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced physiotherapists to join our friendly Acute Therapy Team in East Cheshire. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist with proven experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within the acute wards settings. About the service: We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients on the medical wards and on ITU. We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare and Rehab Assistants and Social workers. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement. This post is permanent. Hours per week: 22.5 Main duties of the job As a clinical specialist provide a high standard comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment service of patients with a wide range of conditions working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. Upon completion and maintenance of on call competencies, to work unsupervised in an on-call and out of hour's emergency service. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 209-A-24-6710891 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Relevant professional degree / diploma Clinical educators training Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level Knowledge Essential Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area Desirable Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives Skills Essential Ability to lead junior colleagues Advanced communication and listening skills Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels Audit skills Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Ability to work under pressure Proactive, takes own initiative Supportive team member IT skills Experience Essential Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT Specific Job Requirement Essential Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients Other Essential Ability to meet travel requirements Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Relevant professional degree / diploma Clinical educators training Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level Knowledge Essential Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area Desirable Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives Skills Essential Ability to lead junior colleagues Advanced communication and listening skills Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels Audit skills Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Ability to work under pressure Proactive, takes own initiative Supportive team member IT skills Experience Essential Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT Specific Job Requirement Essential Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients Other Essential Ability to meet travel requirements Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)