We are a friendly and welcoming department, looking for physiotherapists to join our well-established Band 5 Physiotherapy rotations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance and consolidate your knowledge and skills across a variety of acute clinical settings. The role is suitable for new graduates as well as those with previous working experience; those in their final year of study are welcome to apply.
Band 5 rotations across South Tyneside and Sunderland include:
1. Critical Care & Respiratory
2. Acute medicine, Vascular & Surgery
3. Trauma & Orthopaedics
4. Neurology inpatients and outpatients including amputee rehab
5. Older persons medicine
6. Hand therapy
7. Cardiac rehab
8. MSK outpatients and Pelvic Health
9. Palliative Care
10. Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service
11. Paediatric inpatients and outpatients
12. Sunderland and South Tyneside Recovery at Home
Main duties of the job
Professional Development is encouraged through annual & rotational appraisals, supervision with senior staff from the specialist area, as well as peer group meetings where you have an opportunity to learn from, and to share your experiences with your Band 5 Physio peers. This may also include involvement in service developments and audits.
The main duties of the job include:
1. To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of your own caseload.
2. To undertake Band 5 rotations, and participate in weekend rotas and overnight on-call duties.
3. To supervise therapy support staff, technical instructors, associate practitioners and student physiotherapists.
About us
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.
2. To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.
3. To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external post-graduate training as appropriate.
4. To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
* HCPC State Registration.
* Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
* Basic IT skills.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable
* An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to carry-out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands.
* Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
Desirable
* Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise.
* Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* Ability to communicate at all levels.
* Basic IT skills.
Desirable
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
* Intermediate IT skills.
* Presentational skills.
Attitude
Essential
* A pro-active ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm.
* Commitment, motivation and adaptability.
* Flexibility.
Desirable
* Adaptability.
Experience
Essential
* Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal.
* Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Other
Desirable
* Driving Licence.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
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