Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Whittington Health for an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 physiotherapist to develop their skills and knowledge in a range of challenging rotations
The Physiotherapy service covers a broad range of services with 6 monthly B6 rotations, you will have the chance to deepen your experience as an autonomous practitioner. Working as part of integrated Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teams you will be providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients at Whittington Health
Respiratory ward Including active participation in physio led acute NIV provision
ITU Working in a 15 bedded ITU
General Medicine Working with Gastro, Haematology and general medical patients
Care Of Older Persons Team A dedicated unit for older people presenting with complex needs including, frailty, delirium, dementia, medical comorbidities, and social concerns. There is also an opportunity to work with neurological outliers
Acute Medical Admissions and ED Working on AMU and ED with an admission avoidance focus
Orthopaedics Surgical and Trauma at Whittington and Elective at the purpose built Southern Elective Orthopaedic Hub
Community Discharge to Assess Supporting the transition from hospital to home
All rotations strongly encourage CPD, and there are robust in-service training, appraisal, and personal development programmes. The Whittington has a reputation for providing a friendly working environment with supportive and experienced clinicians
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within Whittington Health as part of a six-monthly rotations through Whittington Hospital, Southern Elective Orthopaedic Hub and Islington Discharge to Assess Service.
To supervise and teach Junior Physiotherapists (Band 5), Therapy Assistants and Technicians, and students and be involved in teaching colleagues from other disciplines.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a recognised degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- English as a native language or IELTS Level 7.00 or above.
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of a relevant special interest group
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of clinical application of core Physiotherapy skills in Practice, including use of evidence based practice.
- Demonstrable skill in clinical reasoning and problem solving for complex case management
- Proven organizational skills including time management, Prioritization and delegation to manage clinical and administrative workload.
- Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management, and ability for formulate plans to reduce risk.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of professionals and to patients and their families, overcoming barriers to communication including language, confusion, and anxiety.
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and act on own initiative, managing risk when required.
- Confident user of computers and IT databases. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power point.
Desirable
- Ability to use audit and research in clinical practice.
- Presentation and teaching skills to support in-service training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 15 months post qualifying work experience in an NHS or Social Care setting
- Work experience in an in-patient acute work setting and community setting.
- Experience gained through a minimum of 4 rotations at band 5 level in settings relevant to the rotation
- Demonstrable clinical knowledge of a broad range of diagnoses and conditions in line with the rotational areas of the post.
- Knowledge of a range of assessments and interventions for patients with a wide range of presentations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and clinical guidelines relating to the role of an Physiotherapist in acute care and rehabilitation
- Experience of discharge planning including a working knowledge of the role of other professions in health and social care and inter-agency working
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and how to apply this in practice
Desirable
- Experience of supervising therapy assistants or students and completing/contributing to the appraisal/marking process.
- Experience of service improvement, including productivity and patient experience.
- Experience of delivering formal and informal training to others.
- Experience of providing physiotherapy as part of on call and week-end working rotas
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Self motivated, personally and professionally responsible.
- Flexibility and ability to handle change positively.
- Physical fitness to move and handle patients within Trust guidelines and to travel to patients’ homes independently.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 13 February 2025
