Job summary UHCW are looking to recruit a specialist inpatient orthopaedic physiotherapist to work within our award nominated therapy team at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. Our team are considered a specialist orthopaedic service because our caseload includes those who have undergone complex orthopaedic procedures you are unlikely to find in many other hospitals around the UK, these include: Meniscal Allograft Transplants, Osteochondral Allografts, multi ligament reconstructions and Day Case Joint Replacements. Our service encompasses patients from the young adult hip preservation service and the complex acute knee service, both of which take patients from all over the UK. This is mainly due to these services being led by some of the UK's most well renowned surgeons. Another part of our caseload is the Rugby Day Surgery Unit, however, we are not solely an elective service; we also manage and rehabilitate many orthopaedic trauma patients and are part of the UHCW major trauma pathway. Within this pathway we take on trauma patients who have further rehabilitative or complex discharge needs. Therapy cover is provided for the advanced practitioner led Rugby Urgent Treatment Centre. Main duties of the job As a teaching hospital we take pride in our services' future by facilitating the development of many students from various professions. Within this role you will be offered specific in service training and clinical supervision in line with the HCPC CPD requirements. There are opportunities within the department for future professional development as our trust has a growing AHP faculty that gives support to staff and opportunities for development through the Centre for Care Excellence. For further information about the job role please refer to our job description and personal specification. Interviews will be on 14.11.24 - if you'd like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact us. Main duties: Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business play About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-AHP-B6-6732756 Job locations Hospital of St Cross Barby Road Rugby CV22 5PX Job description Job responsibilities Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HCPC Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Experience Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Knowledge Essential See supporting documents Skills Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Experience Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents Knowledge Essential See supporting documents Skills Essential See supporting documents Desirable See supporting documents 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address Hospital of St Cross Barby Road Rugby CV22 5PX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)