Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a Band 6 general rotation which includes Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Care of the Older Person, Neurology, and Respiratory.
The successful applicant will join our friendly teams and work between North Tyneside General Hospital, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital at Cramlington, Wansbeck General Hospital, Hexham General Hospital, and a range of rehabilitation units across the trust.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the seven-day working and Bank Holiday rota for inpatient services. They will also contribute to the respiratory service at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, which includes an evening shadow on-call rota and occasional nightshift commitment.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main Duties of the Job
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, Neurology, and Respiratory. We have a physiotherapy-led NIV service, so NIV experience would be advantageous.
The successful applicant must also demonstrate excellent communication skills with both the multidisciplinary team and peers, along with evidence of continued professional development to support applications.
Applicants will be expected to participate in our 7-day working rota. It is noted that in the future, some posts may not be traditional Monday to Friday as we embrace full 7-day working.
It is essential that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner, able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Job Responsibilities
* To assess, diagnose, and treat an independent clinical caseload within the specialities.
* To work as part of the physiotherapy team under the guidance and support of more experienced highly specialist senior physiotherapy staff.
* To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care in each rotation.
* To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the trust.
* Contribute to student education; student educator status is desirable.
* To support the day-to-day leadership and organisation of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience and/or qualification.
* Member of the Health Professionals Council.
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Experience Essential
* Candidates should have completed their post-graduate core rotations as a Band 5.
* Evidence of continued professional development through self-directed learning, in-service training records, and attendance at relevant short postgraduate courses.
* Evidence of developing neuro-muscular and manual therapy skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ
Employer's Website: Northumbria Healthcare
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