1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation
The interview date for this role will be 26th February.
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join a dynamic and continually developing Physiotherapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduates or experienced physiotherapists to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and includes Cardio-respiratory / Medicine / Surgery and ITU / MSK Outpatients/Orthopaedics/Paediatrics and perinatal health / Neurology and Urgent Care. Rotations are 6 monthly.
We encourage applications for graduates who are pending their HCPC Registration; please contact us for further details on how to apply if this is the case.
We are seeking a highly motivated Physiotherapist with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have excellent team working, time management, and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience and develop themselves through CPD and learning opportunities.
Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week and On Call Respiratory Service.
This role will be supported by a Senior Physiotherapist offering supervision support and training. A thorough induction including a preceptorship period will be provided.
Main duties of the job
1. To work independently day to day to assess, plan, and implement treatment and interventions for patients referred and allocated.
2. To contribute to the planning and development of care packages for patients on the wards and post discharge.
3. To gather information from a variety of sources e.g., case notes, social service records, interviews with patients and carers, to inform clinical decisions.
4. To use clinical reasoning to assess and prioritise patients' needs in an allocated caseload.
5. To communicate effectively with patients using appropriate techniques when there are physical, mental, or emotional difficulties.
6. To ensure that accurate records are maintained for all patient-related activities at all times.
7. To liaise with other disciplines and attend ward rounds, clinics, and case conferences.
Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'can do' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and the workings of the NHS
Skills and Abilities
* Good standard of clinical reasoning, handling, and treatment skills
* Ability to organise, prioritise, and delegate
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality, and health and safety meeting the differing needs of the patients
* Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
* Ability to work under time pressures and constraints
* Able to transport self around and outside Trust to fulfill duties of the job
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why it is important.
* In around 100 words please describe the most challenging situation dealing with diversity that you have faced and how you handled it.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Current or pending HCPC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development, maintained in a portfolio
* Student placements in core skill areas musculo-skeletal, respiratory, surgery, and neurology
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team as a student
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.
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