Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our rotations within our Therapy department.
You will carry a varied caseload and gain experience across a variety of rotations within acute services, including ICU/surgery, respiratory medicine, amputee rehabilitation, orthopaedics, medicine, stroke and musculoskeletal outpatients (across 2 sites including hydrotherapy, gym rehab classes and Women's Health).
Rotations are 5 months and there is a requirement to workweekends, Bank Holidays and some extended hoursas part of our 7-day service.
Successful candidates will need to be flexible, autonomous practitioners who are able to manage a caseload, use evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver care to their patients.
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Main duties of the job
The key function of this role is mainly clinical and concentrates on the assessment of patients referred to the service.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have the support of a senior therapist, and be part of the planning and implementation of therapy intervention in partnership with patients under their care.
These posts are rotational to ensure a rounded learning opportunity.
We welcome international candidates to apply. Internationally recruited AHPs must be either registered, or in the process of registering with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The Dudley group recognises the importance of a supportive transition into your work with us, so as a new graduate, internationally educated registrant or a colleague returning to practice we provide a comprehensive preceptorship programme as a Trust and Black Country ICS. We want to make sure you have everything you need to thrive in your career with "Team Dudley".
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree/Diploma/MSc Pre Reg in Physiotherapy
2. If a student, must be in the final 6 months of course
3. Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration
Knowledge and Training
Essential
4. Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
5. Knowledge of the wider Multi-disciplinary team
6. Basic Knowledge of principles and practice of Clinical Governance and its application to Physiotherapy
7. Knowledge of evidence based practice its relevance to physiotherapy
Desirable
8. Attempts to cover shortfalls in experience through extra-curricular activities
9. Knowledge across the range of Physiotherapy practices in acute sectors
Experience
Essential
10. elevant undergraduate experience or sound knowledge base and ability to adapt to acute setting
Desirable
11. Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines
12. Ability to demonstrate understanding of NHS and the challenges facing the Physiotherapy profession