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Band 6 ED, Short Stay and Frailty Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 5/6 based on experience
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To cover a 7 day, extended hours service - weekends and evening required)
Job ref
292-5327873-SW-E
Employer
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
PAH
Town
Harlow
Salary
per annum including HCAS
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust logo

Physiotherapist - ED, Short Stay and Frailty

Band 5/6 based on experience

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. 

Our values

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:

Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts. 

Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.

Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.


 

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a band 5 or band 6 physiotherapist to take the next steps in their career and join us as a specialist within the field of ED, Frailty and short stay assessment.

We have a large, integrated team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with assistants to provide an extended hours, 7 day a week service. You will be expected to work 12 hours shifts.

Experience of working within the area is desired but not essential if you have a wide range of junior rotations and placements.

We offer a full induction process as well as weekly IST and supervision/appraisals with the band 7s within the team. We also support applications for CPD activity to ensure career development.

This is a unique post and we welcome applications from current band 6’s or experienced band 5’s that are looking to develop in this specialism. Banding will be dependent on experience and interview outcome.

Job shares and flexible working requests are all considered.

Main duties of the job

To be a specialist Physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Emergency Department Therapy Service, within the OPAL unit or on the Short Stay Wards. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.

To build on previous experience to further develop clinical and managerial competencies.

To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards and the Health Professions Council’s regulations.

 

Working for our organisation

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital. You’ll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an ‘outstanding’ organisation.

It’s never been a better time to join us. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the attached job description, available to download at any time.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualification in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
  • Member of CSP
  • Member of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Board range of experience in a number of specialisms
  • Oncall Competent
  • Relevant training / CPD in the field
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in ED
  • Supervision of staff
  • Student educator

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Silk
Job title
Head of Therapies
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01279 827199
Additional information

FOR FURTHER DETAILS/INFORMAL VISITS CONTACT: Katie Silk

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