Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Rotational MSK Physiotherapist
Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Physiotherapist- Band 6
Rotational post within Musculoskeletal In and Outpatient Services
To work across all three UHL sites (LRI/GH/LGH)
Full time permanent – 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term/Part Time/Bank Contract may also be considered)
Monday-Friday (including weekends and bank holidays)
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced Band 5 or an existing Band 6 with musculoskeletal experience and interested in joining our musculoskeletal team?
The physiotherapy musculoskeletal team is dynamic and forward thinking with an excellent profile, providing a service to a wide range of in and out-patients on all three UHL sites; Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester Royal infirmary .
Nine-month rotations are available in the following areas:
• Trauma Orthopaedics (in-patients)
• Elective Orthopaedics (in-patients)
• Out-patients at LRI, LGH and GH, including fracture clinic, telephone triage sessions and rehabilitation classes.
• Hands, Burns and Plastics (in-patients and out-patients)
You will have sound communication and team working skills and have a proven desire to work in this clinical area. Robust organisational and prioritisation skills are key, as is the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
You will receive regular clinical reasoning sessions, in service training and appraisal and you will be expected to support and supervise junior staff and regularly be a clinical educator for Physiotherapy students.
You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota working on the in-patient Orthopaedic wards.
No virtual interviews are possible because a demonstration of practical and handling skills will be required as part of the interview process
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To maintain high, professional standards of verbal and written communication for self
and staff for whom responsible. - To promote and maintain good working relationships and communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To provide appropriate education to patients and carers in order to encourage patient participation in the management of their condition either on an individual or group basis.
- To maintain patients records including collection of TIARA data according to department/service procedures and any other statistical information as requested by individual units.
- To be responsible for the advancement of personal skills and knowledge in a clinical and managerial context and to attend post registration training in order to maintain own and others CPD.
- To actively participate in the training of students and staff from other professions.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma / Bsc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of recent CPD specific to clinical area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant clinical experience in relevant clincal area of Msk
- Experience of delegation to support workers/supervising staff
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching others
- Evidence of involvement with student supervision
Communication and Relationship
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates effective written communication
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of how to undertake audit projects
Other requirements specific to
Essential criteria
- Express enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
Planning and Organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mike Lucas
- Job title
- Therapy Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2585816
- Additional information
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