Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves assessing and treating a diverse range of conditions across multiple settings, such as musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. Opportunities for full-time and part-time positions with professional development and training support offered.

Benefits

Support for Continuing Professional Development

Flexible working arrangements

Training during specialty

Qualifications

• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.
• Manage time and caseload effectively.
• Support patients with rehabilitation and self-management.

Skills

Assessment and management of functional ability

Communication and interpersonal skills

Time and caseload management

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team working in a variety of settings across North Staffordshire.

This is a rotational post which consists of 4 monthly rotations covering a wide range of specialties. This may include - Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology OP, Neurological Rehabilitation - inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits.

You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments across a variety of clinical settings, for example, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.

You will work as part of a uni/multi-disciplinary team/agencies to provide services for a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and can offer full-time and part-time options.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will assess and have an awareness of a variety of MSK, neurological and respiratory conditions.

• Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.
• 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

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for more details on this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.

Experience

• 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.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance

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.

Rotational post North Staffordshire area

Rotational post North Staffordshire area