Band 5 Physiotherapist

North Tees And Hartlepool Nhs Foundation Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team across multiple sites.

You will provide high-quality physiotherapy services to patients with diverse conditions, with rotations covering outpatient physiotherapy, elective and trauma orthopaedics, acute therapies, respiratory, stroke, long-term neurological conditions and community assessment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) required.
• HCPC registration or eligibility is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Use clinical reasoning to adapt plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Document progress and maintain patient records accurately.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
• Engage in CPD to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Independent working

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist, to join our team in various areas of our multi-site trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of physiotherapy services to patients with diverse conditions. Rotations are available in: outpatient physiotherapy, elective orthopaedics, trauma orthopaedics, acute therapies, inpatient and outpatient respiratory, inpatient and outpatient stroke, long term neurological conditions and community integrated assessment team.
interviews for similar B5 Physio positions within the trust if within the time period.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidate must be able to:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans based on the assessment findings
• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions to patients across a range of clinical settings, including acute inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
• Use clinical reasoning to modify treatment plans and goals as required
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate patient records
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines
• Participate in continuous professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge

About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team in North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of physiotherapy services to patients with diverse conditions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans based on the assessment findings
• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions to patients across a range of clinical settings, including acute inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
• Use clinical reasoning to modify treatment plans and goals as required
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate patient records
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines
• Participate in continuous professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge

Requirements:

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A positive attitude towards change and innovation
• Ability to work flexibly across different clinical settings and locations

Person Specification
Clinical Criteria
Essential

• Has or is working towards Physiotherapy degree
• Basic knowledge of trust
• Experience

Desirable

• More In-depth knowledge of trust, care charter and initiatives
• Experience with in trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).