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Physiotherapist Neurosciences Services (Rotational)
Band 6
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our excellent regional Neurosciences Centre in a rotational role at University Hospital Southampton. This is a full-time (1 wte) opportunity based across the hyper acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation service, spinal service, and neurosurgery & neurology services including neuro intensive care.
We are looking for a skilled and dynamic physiotherapist to provide senior clinical and operational leadership, alongside the current senior therapists within the UHS neurosciences team, and assist with strategic development of the therapy service within neurosciences. The role will also require teaching postgraduate/undergraduate students as well as providing specialist advice to onward care providers.
You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis. Physiotherapy staff may be part of the acute on-call respiratory rota.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
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As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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This job offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience. You will be completing specialised assessments, goal-directed treatments and multi-therapy discharge planning. You will be required to liaise closely with local community services, specialist regional units & local DGH’s.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about high quality patient centred care within the neurosciences service, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to accommodate the ever changing nature of both acute and rehabilitation environments.
The postholder is responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting and supervising B3-5 staff & students. All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7-day period. The post holder, once competent, would be expected to work independently at weekends, on twilights and be involved in the trust wide therapy on-call rota.
Essential skills for this role:
• Experience in completing comprehensive and complex neurological assessments
• Experience working in the acute hospital setting, with acute stroke or neurological patients
• Experience in doing shifts within an acute respiratory on-call service - including intensive care,
adults and children
Desirable skills:
• Experience within a variety of acute areas e.g. Orthopaedics, Medicine, Elderly Care, Respiratory
• Experience working in a large multidisciplinary team and communicating effectively
• Involvement in service developments and facilitating change
• Evidence of emerging leadership skills
• Evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and students
Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.
We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.
PLEASE NOTE: We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however those written using AI or a computer system might not be considered.
If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other Therapy opportunities, please email [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Trust Values
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- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
Skills and competencies
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- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jenny Winter
- Teitl y swydd
- Ward Sister
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 023 81 206998
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