Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
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Job Overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
- 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.
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.
Participation in emergency on-call and weekend rotas will be a component of the role along with some rotations having varying work patterns.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge in performing assessments and treatments with patients with a variety of conditions appropriate to the rotation
- Able to prioritise own workload
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Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC or application made
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- To have gained effective experience of acute and outpatient services in previous roles or placements.
- Demonstrates understanding of evidence-based practice
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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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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