Job Summary
Full time (37.5 hours) extended hours 10.00-18.00. Therapy Services, Broomfield Hospital/Braintree Community Hospital (BCH). An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the therapy team at Broomfield Hospital in a static position within Orthopaedics. You will be part of a friendly, highly motivated team of therapists working within an MDT delivering rehab and discharge planning for post-operative orthopaedic patients at Braintree Community Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing, treating and clinically managing patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, following protocols and creating treatment programmes to achieve a successful discharge. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the provision of physiotherapy in the acute orthopaedic setting; excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow and develop people and services around them. Within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust we offer a robust teaching and training programme with the opportunity to complete Quality Improvement and Audit projects. We provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop and grow our therapists. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then please apply today.
Main duties of the job
1. Assesses and treats own patient caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
2. Maintains appropriate communications and associated records working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Provides high quality Physiotherapy treatment to patients in particular specialist area.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to continued development of skills and knowledge.
5. Supervises, teaches and evaluates junior staff, assistants and students.
6. May participate in departmental audit and research.
Part of the Mid and South Essex clinical pathway redesign, Broomfield Hospital is an innovative, dynamic environment. Our integrated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Therapy Assistant service has a high profile within the Trust. You will have experience of working in an acute hospital and facilitating complex discharges using excellent assessment and problem-solving skills. Supervision of junior staff, assistants and Physiotherapy students is also part of this role. Therapy Services is a friendly and supportive department with a strong focus on professional and personal development, and a commitment to regular clinical supervision for all staff, as well as rotational and annual appraisal.
About Us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
390-CSS-BR-9508
Job locations
Braintree
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
1. Adheres to HCPC regulations and Physiotherapy professional code of conduct.
2. Complies with documentation standards and is aware of the importance of the Data Protection Act, and the legal and clinical implications of record keeping.
3. Acts in accordance with Staff Charter and Code of Conduct.
4. Is aware of and implements Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
5. Works as an autonomous Physiotherapist.
6. Recognises own role and works within role as part of department and multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
7. Has the ability to review personal competencies/practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal of self.
8. Deputises for Band 7 physiotherapist for agreed periods of time and in specified circumstances.
9. Understands the complaints procedure and the need for reporting, and local resolution.
10. Demonstrates effective and assertive behaviour in confrontational and moderately complex situations.
11. Balances clinical and non-clinical commitments with minimal support.
12. Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of current issues around Physiotherapy within health and social care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Post graduate study or CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
* Member of a special interest group relevant to the role
Experience Essential
* Demonstrable experience within a rotational role in the NHS
* Previous experience of orthopaedics at Band 5 or Band 6
* Experience of supervision of students or assistants
Desirable
* Experience and evidence of service development project
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Braintree
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr