Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Respiratory Physiotherapy Team based in Stafford, South Staffordshire. This is a new vacancy with the possibility of being part of a 6 monthly rotational post covering a wide range of specialties. This may include - Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology OP, Neurological Rehabilitation - inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits. Youwillprovide physiotherapyassessments and treatments across a variety of clinical settings, for example, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits. You will work as part of a uni/multi-disciplinary team/agencies to provide services for a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We can offer flexible working arrangements and can offer full-time and part-time options. Main duties of the job We are looking for Ability to assess and have an awareness of a variety of Respiratory and MSK, Neurological conditions. Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills We can offer Training during the speciality Support from a variety of teams, including friendly, experienced senior Physiotherapists, Nursing colleagues and the wider MDT Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development Career progression opportunities discussed as part of yearly appraisals and regular supervision To hear from one of our Band 5 Physiotherapists please follow this link:Physiotherapist :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (mpft.nhs.uk) About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 301-ME-25-6964255 Job locations Weeping Cross/Heath Hayes Health Centre Bodmin Avenue Stafford ST17 0EG Job description Job responsibilities For further details please see the attached files for the full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further details please see the attached files for the full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Registration with HCPC Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post Experience Essential Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability Desirable Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory Skills Essential Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children Desirable Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent Registration with HCPC Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post Experience Essential Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability Desirable Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory Skills Essential Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children Desirable Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Weeping Cross/Heath Hayes Health Centre Bodmin Avenue Stafford ST17 0EG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)