Job vacancy: Physiotherapist, Rotational - Band 6, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Epsom

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Main area

Physiotherapist

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract

0 days (Bank)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Bank)

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Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Epsom Hospital
Town: Epsom
Salary: £29.89 - £41.83 Bank rates from Basic - Unsocial
Salary period: Hourly
Closing: 31/08/2025 23:59

Physiotherapist, Rotational - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, determines appropriate care plan utilising wide range of treatment skills and options
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists
To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans
To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively
To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; to advise and educate patient/carers/relatives/other health professions
Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress/discharge reports to medical referrers as required
To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling
To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner as they arise

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• AHP with appropriate Diploma/ degree • Current registration with HCPC • Further education in a relevant field to post gradual diploma or equivalent level, combination of education, further training and experience. • Evidence of CPD relevant to treatment of older adults, physical disability and rehabilitation. • Evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards. • Masters level study related to rehabilitation or working towards this.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of recent post-graduate experience in core areas including elderly care, respiratory and rapid response. • Experience of working in a community/ primary care setting • Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary/ interdisciplinary environment • Experience of working and assessing people with complex needs and delivering complex care plans • Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team • Experience of supervision and teaching others • Active participation in in service training. • . Experience in service development

Desirable criteria

• Experience In multi-agency working • Experience in promoting services within a locality • Experience of working with clients requiring intermediate care. • Experience of working with in a virtual ward model in a community setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. • Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. • Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. • Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. • Knowledge and understanding of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services • Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care, acute hospitals and voluntary services • Knowledge of the audit cycle • Knowledge of evidence based practice • Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance • Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role • An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and development of the service. • Ability to work as part of a team • Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change • Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others Teaching of Junior staff, students and peers • Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs • Basic computer skills including use of – Word, Power point, Excel, clinical recording systems

Desirable criteria

• Experience in research and audit • Experience in Performance management

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

London Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage Foundation

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Bronze

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Denica Mukasa
Job title: Recruitment
Email address: [email protected]

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Job summary

Employer heading

Physiotherapist, Rotational - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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