Are you a newly qualified/about to qualify physiotherapist looking for your first job? Or a physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience in a busy acute NHS Trust?
We are looking to recruit Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our cross site rotational programme. Core rotations included within this are: Medicine, Surgery, Stroke, Orthopaedics (both trauma and elective), MSK Outpatients, Neuro Rehab Outpatients, General Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, Paediatrics, Neurosciences and Care of the Elderly.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to attend a comprehensive induction programme ran by the Therapy Department before commencing their role as a Physio.
You will be working full time and, following training, be expected to participate in the respiratory on call/weekend rota and also rotational weekend working. Although weekend working is expected for this job role, we strive to maintain flexible working patterns where possible. Part time hours can be considered but will still include weekend and on call duties.
Within this role you will also be offered rotation specific in-service training and clinical supervision in line with HCPC CPD requirements. There are opportunities within the department for future professional development including static job roles and secondments.
Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place on 20/03/2025.
1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with supervision from senior physiotherapists.
2. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of own patient caseload, ensuring a high standard of care.
3. To gain valid informed consent to assessment and treatment.
4. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies. To use clinical reasoning skills to formulate an accurate clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.
5. To formulate and implement individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a programme of care. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
6. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment programme.
7. To attend and contribute to board rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care, including reviewing patient progress and discharge planning.
8. To participate in the weekend and on call respiratory service.
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.
• Work in accordance with the CSP and HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
• Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of his/her own professional activities and to manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times, whilst remaining responsible to Team Leader/Clinical Specialist.
• Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
• Work as an autonomous member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programmes.
• Responsible for own competence to practice and personal development, keeping up to date with physiotherapy practice in order to maintain competence and fitness to practice as a physiotherapist. To maintain a professional evidence based portfolio, meeting the requirement of the HCPC.
• Review and reflect on own practice and performance and make effective use of professional and operational supervision and annual review undertaking supervision of others as agreed. Complying with agreed development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and application of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care in service provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.
• Widen research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.
• 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Feb 2025