The Hands, Burns, and Reconstructive Surgery team are delighted to offer the opportunity to join the team working in this dynamic specialty. As a regional Burns Centre, the highest level of patients are served by us, and therefore is a significant asset to those with a special interest in the field. The caseload also covers both adult and paediatric patients, offering the scope to further develop skills in treating this variety of patients.
The role of a band 6 within the team will advance your knowledge and skills across the breadth of the specialty as part of a rotation, as well as offer the opportunity to share your expertise with band 5 and students, and through in-service training with peers. There is a strong quality improvement focus at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and all staff are encouraged and supported to deliver on service developments.
Fixed term: until May 2026
* Interview date: 7 January 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes /week - Part Time hours will also be considered.
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
* Delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care - patient focused and tailored to the individual.
* Liaising with MDT and sharing progress and plans of patient care.
* Supervising students and support staff.
* Teaching across the department, MDT and where required.
* Involvement in service evaluation and service development.
* Deputising for band 7 when appropriate.
* Weekend working as part of a team.
* On-call respiratory as part of a roster.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals
Job responsibilities
* To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group of Adults and Paediatrics within the Plastic Surgery Directorate which is a regional specialty.
* Band 6 posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first few years post-graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
* Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process.
Desirable
* Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects.
* Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's.
* Improving Working Lives.
SKILLS
Essential
* Organisation, time management and practical application of physiotherapy skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Commitment to personal and service development.
* Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* IT Skills.
Desirable
* Presentation Skills.
* Specialist treatment skills e.g. splinting and casting.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience as a band 5 physiotherapist in a NHS rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a senior post.
* Previous experience of Burns, hands and plastics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy.
* State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council.
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists.
* Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
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