Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a HCPC Registered Band 5 Physiotherapist for a rotational role across various specialties. You'll assess and treat patients in diverse settings, support rehabilitation, and manage caseloads effectively. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Physiotherapy and strong clinical knowledge. The position offers full-time and part-time flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Training during the specialty

Support for Continuing Professional Development

Opportunity to develop leadership skills

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with assessment and management of functional ability.
• Awareness of standardised assessments and NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess service user referrals and formulate treatment programmes.
• Support patients with rehabilitation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge relevant to the post

Ability to manage time and caseload effectively

Supporting service users, families, and carers

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Overview

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 consisting of 4 monthly rotations covering a wide range of specialties, including Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology OP, Neurological Rehabilitation (inpatients & community), pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits. You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments across settings such as Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits. You will work as part of a uni/multi-disciplinary team to provide services for a range of care needs and to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We can offer flexible working arrangements, with both full-time and part-time options.

Main duties

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

• 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.
• Support patients with rehabilitation and self-management strategies.
• Manage time and caseload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the wider team.

We can offer

• Training during the specialty.
• Support from a variety of teams, including 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.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for new and better ways of working to improve life for our local communities. We employ 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 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, regardless of background or identity. We aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve, where every voice is heard and every difference is respected.

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

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC.

Desirable criteria

• 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

• Working in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance.