Job summary
- Main area
- LTC Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 301-ME-24-6442679
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weeping Cross/Heath Hayes Health Centre
- Town
- Stafford
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist - Community Respiratory Team
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Band 5 Physiotherapist
Permanent 37.5 hours
Part time and flexible working available
Previous applicants need not apply
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Respiratory Physiotherapy Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new vacancy in South Staffordshire with the possibility of being part of a 6 monthly rotational scheme covering a wide range of specialties. This may include – musculoskeletal & rheumatology OP, neurological rehabilitation – inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for
- Relevant UK experience/ undergraduate placements
- Ability to assess and have an awareness of a variety of MSK, neurological and respiratory conditions.
- Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
We can offer
- Training during the speciality
- Support from a variety of teams, including friendly, experienced senior Physiotherapists, Nursing colleagues and the wider MDT
- Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development
- Career progression opportunities discussed as part of yearly appraisals and regular supervision
To hear from one of our Band 5 Physiotherapists please follow this link: Physiotherapist :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (mpft.nhs.uk)
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full JD & PS attached
You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments and mange their own caseload in a variety of clinical settings.
You may work in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies. You may be involved in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Person specification
Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability
Desirable criteria
- Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection
- HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- John Pullar
- Job title
- Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816117603
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