We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapist to join our four monthly junior rotational programme which covers both in and out-patient settings. These post are based at Epsom & St Helier Hospital and Surrey Downs Health & Care various sites
The 4 monthly rotations include: Respiratory/ medical, Inpatient neuro, Musculoskeletal outpatients, Orthopaedics, Community hospitals, and Community Neuro
All post holders will be supported by a band 7 team leader.
Clinical development and supervision will be a priority.
Good communication skills and car owner/driver are essential, with a Full UK Drivers Licence.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and be committed to developing clinical skills.
You will be proactive, use your initiative and have sound organisational abilities to support prioritising and managing your caseload.
You will be part of a weekend and weekday on-call rota. On certain rotations, you are expected to work across a seven-day rota and extended day working.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
Desirable
* CSP member
Experience
Essential
* Broad experience in a range of clinical areas
* Demonstrates commitment to on-going CPD
Desirable
* Experience within the NHS
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
* oDemonstrates knowledge and importance of documentation
* oDemonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning
* oCompetent IT skills
* oKnowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues
Other
Essential
* oCar Driver, with access to a car.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom General + various sites
Epsom
KT18 7EG
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343-6760560-FM-AG