Job summary The opportunity has arisen to grow and evolve our Physiotherapy service at West Suffolk Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds. We have an exciting prospect for a Band 5 Physiotherapy post within the acute trust, community assessment beds, and community rotations for 12 months maternity leave cover.We support physiotherapists seeking to consolidate and develop their clinical skills in a wide range of specialities. You will benefit from working in a busy NHS Foundation Trust offering rotational experience in the following: Medicine, ITU/Respiratory, Neurology (Stroke), Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics, Community Beds, Paediatrics, Surgery, Adult Community and Out-patients (MSK). Weekend working, evening clinics and emergency on-call working are integral to these rotations. Some of the rotations require 7 day rostering so you will need to be flexible to support this. Main duties of the job This role is suited to new graduates as well as to those who have previous experience or return to practice clinicians as it offers successful candidates the opportunity to build on existing clinical practice in a variety of settings, within well-structured rotational teams. The Physiotherapy department is part of Integrated Therapy Services and is committed to professional development and evidence based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the employment of new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services. Our excellent appraisal programme demonstrates our commitment to our staff. New graduates will undertake a full staff development induction and preceptorship programme About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6904622-I Job locations West Suffolk Hospital Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description Job summary: To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community settings. To autonomously manage a sometimes complex clinical case load and undertake professional duties as a qualified senior physiotherapist, seeking advice where appropriate To maintain an active professional development portfolio and to continue with on-going post-graduate learning. To effectively communicate complex information in both clinical and non-clinical settings To assist in the development of junior staff Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description Job summary: To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community settings. To autonomously manage a sometimes complex clinical case load and undertake professional duties as a qualified senior physiotherapist, seeking advice where appropriate To maintain an active professional development portfolio and to continue with on-going post-graduate learning. To effectively communicate complex information in both clinical and non-clinical settings To assist in the development of junior staff Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential oDegree in physiotherapy oHCPC registration Experience & Knowledge Essential oExperience through clinical placements as a student physiotherapist. Desirable oExperience in the core areas of: Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Outpatients, Medicine/Elderly, Neurology Skills & Abilities Essential oGood interpersonal skills oGood written and verbal skills Desirable oPresentation skills oCompetent IT skills oCritical appraisal Personal Qualities Essential oAble to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) oCommitted to personal development oMotivation and ambitious oProblem solving skills oFlexible approach and empathy Desirable oAble to maintain judgement under pressure. oAbility to pass on knowledge and skills to others Other Requirements Essential Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential oDegree in physiotherapy oHCPC registration Experience & Knowledge Essential oExperience through clinical placements as a student physiotherapist. Desirable oExperience in the core areas of: Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Outpatients, Medicine/Elderly, Neurology Skills & Abilities Essential oGood interpersonal skills oGood written and verbal skills Desirable oPresentation skills oCompetent IT skills oCritical appraisal Personal Qualities Essential oAble to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) oCommitted to personal development oMotivation and ambitious oProblem solving skills oFlexible approach and empathy Desirable oAble to maintain judgement under pressure. oAbility to pass on knowledge and skills to others Other Requirements Essential Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk Hospital Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)