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Job overview

Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Do you relish a challenge? This exciting role could be for you. We are looking for a physio who can work at pace and embrace change. It is an exciting and rewarding environment for a therapist.

As a thriving Front of House team, we are looking for a Specialist Physiotherapist or experienced Band 5 seeking a development post to join us at Peterborough City Hospital within our Emergency Department.

This role uses excellent communication and teamwork to support patients in returning to their home and preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital wherever possible.

We are invested in enhancing your specialist clinical knowledge and developing your managerial and leadership skills, offering;

·         Peer & senior support

·         Supervision

·         Protected non-clinical time

·         CPD opportunities

·         Student education 

·         Appraisals

·         Cross site & regional professional meetings

If you would like further information, please contact Vicki Christie, Team Leader on [email protected]

 Please note interviews will be conducted face to face.

Main duties of the job

• To enable Physiotherapy to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service
• To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards
• To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams
• To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team
• To act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation
• To demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole inpatient team
• To undertake weekend working as required within service developments
• To be available to provide Clinical Supervision
• This role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% Operational Management as appropriate within team requirements
• To guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans   

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.