We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join the paediatric physiotherapy operational division as a band 6 rotational physiotherapist. These posts are permanent contracts and will be part of the annual rotation. The band 6 rotations are 12 months in length and across 12 clinical areas. These clinical areas include respiratory, respiratory-developmental, cystic fibrosis, long-term ventilation, rheumatology, haem-oncology, neuro-rehabilitation, community primary and young people, community early years, and community special school.
This is an ideal opportunity for an existing Band 6 physiotherapist who would like to broaden their experience by working in this specialty area or for a Band 5 physiotherapist wishing to specialise in paediatrics.
* Interview date: 3rd March 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
Role and responsibilities:
* Rotational areas covered are: Cardiothoracic, Respiratory, Respiratory/Developmental, Cystic Fibrosis, Long Term Ventilation, Neuro-rehab, Haem-oncology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Community Mainstream, and Community pre-school.
* To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within the rotational area, providing specialist advice when needed.
* Following a period of in-house assessment, induction, and training (as appropriate), to be part of the emergency duty on-call and weekend rota.
* Good time management and the ability to work closely with families are essential requirements of this post.
* As there is a community rotation, the successful applicant will be required to have a driving licence.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group in each Paediatric rotational area.
* To participate in the Senior Physiotherapy Paediatric rotational scheme, which involves working across the Trust in a range of clinical settings both acute and community for 12 month periods.
* Senior rotational posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first two years post graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling further development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
* Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process.
Desirable
* Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects.
* Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives.
SKILLS
Essential
* Organisation and time management skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Commitment to personal and service development.
* Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* Car driver.
Desirable
* IT Skills.
* Presentation Skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Previous experience as a junior physiotherapist in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a Senior post.
* Experience of working with families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy.
* State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists.
* Involvement in the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Paediatrics (APCP).
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE7 7DN
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