Job summary Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust are looking for a motivated, dynamic and innovative individual to join our friendly team of therapists, providing care on the Acute medical wards at King George Hospital in Ilford, Essex. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills in cardiac, respiratory and endocrinologyAs a Band 6 physiotherapist in a busy team, you will be required to build a strong set of clinical skills, whilst further developing your leadership, communication and managerial skills. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development with an established in-service training programme, regular evidence-based practice groups and commissioned external courses identified through trust appraisal process. You will be supported by a B8A team lead and a B7 physiotherapistAs part of a recent re-configuration of our Integrated Therapy service structure, we have moved in line with the Government agenda for the NHS providing a 7-day service covering the Medical Receiving and Beech Frailty UNIT. Main duties of the job To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive and psychological/mental health conditions. To provide a diagnosis of functional status, to develop and deliver an individual treatment plan. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with access to direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access of advice and supper from a senior physiotherapist is available as required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating time management and planning skills. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6574-AV Job locations Queen's Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD Desirable Post graduate clinical training relevant to acute medical caseload Clinical supervisors training Experience/ Knowledge Essential To have broad clinical experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist Desirable Active participation in IST Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD Desirable Post graduate clinical training relevant to acute medical caseload Clinical supervisors training Experience/ Knowledge Essential To have broad clinical experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist Desirable Active participation in IST 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Queen's Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)