Senior Physiotherapist
Tees Valley Hospital
Full Time Contracted – 37.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking, skilled individual to the position of Senior Physiotherapist within the Physiotherapy team at Tees Valley Hospital on a full time, contracted basis.
This role would suit a Physiotherapist with current skills and experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and knowledge and expertise in ACL rehab, with the view of leading and continuously developing this service, one evening per week. We are keen to recruit an influential leader who values team work, and is flexible and self-motivated with a drive to succeed, learn and develop themselves, others and the services we provide.
The Physiotherapy team is committed to the delivery and demonstration of high standards of patient care and customer service. Working in the team at Tees Valley Hospital you will be treating NHS and private patients. The Physiotherapy team take pride in their work and demonstrate a commitment to providing high standards of care and customer service to our patients whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction at every contact.
Whilst this role would be based predominantly in the outpatient service, flexibility is required to work in the Orthopaedic inpatient ward as service demand requires. Additional work supporting weekends may be required to facilitate discharges of joint arthroplasty patients.
Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification
Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans
Effectively manage outpatient diary as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments
Support the department manager in quality and governance, including undertaking audits, clinical supervision, in-service training and the day to day running of the outpatient department.
High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times, including infection control procedures
A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning
Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team
BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy
Experience of working as a Physiotherapist in an Orthopaedic and/or MSK outpatient setting.
Evidence of continuous professional development
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
~ Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
~ Flexible shift patterns available where possible
~ Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
~ Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
~ Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
~ Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
~ Free Parking on site (where possible)
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
~ The Tees Valley Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.
If you require any more information then please contact Nicki Aldridge, Physiotherapy Manager on nicki.Interviews will be in person at Tees Valley Hospital. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
This position is subject to background and DBS checks.