Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
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We currently have vacancies for Band 5 Physiotherapists
To join a comprehensive rotation scheme on a permanent basis. Rotations include respiratory care, surgical and ITU, neurology, outpatients and hydrotherapy, orthopaedics, rheumatology, care of the elderly, and general medicine.
Successful candidates
Will participate in the on-call training programme. This is completed in a supportive environment with simulation training.
The therapies department
Is forward thinking with new projects and has monthly CPD (continuing professional development) sessions for the whole of therapies. Each rotation has its own in-service training sessions and competencies. We also have a newly developed MDT preceptorship programme to ensure newly registered staff have increased support within their first year of joining.
This is a rotational post
Designed initially to give a broad level of experience in a number of the following clinical areas including: outpatients, rheumatology, medical, ITU, surgical, elderly care, stroke, neuro and orthopaedics.
Responsibilities
- To perform high standards of physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
- To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working with supervision where required. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences.
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Suitable for
This post is suitable for newly qualified physiotherapists, students who are due to qualify or therapists with some experience who would like to develop further in the above areas or gain experience in an acute setting.
Role components
- Participation in emergency on-call and weekend rotas will be a component of the role along with some rotations having varying work patterns.
At the RUH
We put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
- We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
- We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
- A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
- We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!
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And hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath.
- Learn About Our Extensive Package Of Staff Benefits
- Read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Jackson
- Job title: Rotational Workforce Lead - Adult Therapies
- Email address: claire.jackson27@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225428331
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