Job summary We are looking foran enthusiastic and forward thinking Senior Physiotherapist in Critical Care. This post provides the opportunity to work together with other therapists to deliver advanced assessments & treatments to patients to improve patient care. Our CCU is a regional trauma centre including trauma, surgical, medical, neurosurgical and spinal cord injury and lends itself naturally to innovative ways of working. It is supported by an experienced team which includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy technicians. The Critical Care therapy team work as part of a wider, dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to help build further clinical expertise to enhance and broaden respiratory and rehabilitation skills. The post holder will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and have a sound understanding of conditions affecting this patient group. Main duties of the job This experience will give the post holder an excellent opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills as well as building clinical expertise that will enhance and broaden their clinical skills. Supervision will be provided by the Band 7 Therapists and Principal Therapists and continuous development is supported through appraisal, internal training and external learning. The University Hospital of North Midlands is located on 2 hospital sites, Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital. This post is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital in particular and involves working within a 7 day shift system which will include weekend, late shift, Bank Holiday and on call working. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6904038 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke On Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Jane Teasdale (see contact details) Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Jane Teasdale (see contact details) Person Specification Qualifications or Equivalent Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD Registered with HCPC Desirable CPD relevant to speciality area Experience Essential Minimum of 18mths graduate experience as a physiotherapist Desirable Experience gained withan an acute setting Experience relevant to speciality area Skills & Knowledge Essential Motivated to self-develop Desirable Clinical Educator Person Specification Qualifications or Equivalent Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD Registered with HCPC Desirable CPD relevant to speciality area Experience Essential Minimum of 18mths graduate experience as a physiotherapist Desirable Experience gained withan an acute setting Experience relevant to speciality area Skills & Knowledge Essential Motivated to self-develop Desirable Clinical Educator 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Stoke On Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)