Band 6 Elective Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Elective Orthopaedic Therapy Team. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, working with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of the service. Candidates should demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning and organizational skills. Flexible hours and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage clinical caseload effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to fluctuating priorities.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload with efficiency.
• Develop the Elective Orthopaedic service.
• Teach and supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Supervision and teaching

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Elective Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at Chase Farm Hospital, within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Team and Setting

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. As a senior member of the team you will work across the elective surgical ward and the day of surgery unit. You will be working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent patient care throughout the patient journey, in line with the principles of enhanced recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own clinical caseload effectively by utilising a high level of clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Be flexible to fluctuating priorities, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate efficient and effective discharge planning.
• Apply excellent communication skills with MDT colleagues, including attending daily MDT and other meetings.
• Teach, supervise and appraise junior staff and students, whilst being supported by highly experienced band 7 therapists.
• Have an active role in developing the Elective Orthopaedic service.
• Work bank holidays and weekends in line with the department’s 7-day working policy.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that supports flexible hours and professional development.

How to apply / Contact

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Brown Job title: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02083752199