Band 6 Physiotherapist - Rotational

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Integrated Therapy Team at James Paget University Hospital. The post involves moving between stroke and neuro, acute medicine, ICU with cardio-respiratory and general surgery, and orthopaedics on a four-area rotation.

You will manage a complex caseload autonomously, supervise students and junior staff, contribute to audits and training, and work within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree or MSc in physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Band 5 NHS clinical experience across varied areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage own complex caseload autonomously and keep own clinical records.
• Carry out advanced assessments and plan, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation, some of it specialist.
• Lead on developing junior colleagues, including supervising Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistant practitioners and students.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams, including complex case management and family planning meetings.
• Communicate regularly with patients, carers, colleagues and community partners about therapy plans.
• Lead team meetings and contribute to in-service training rotas.
• Take part in evidence-based practice reviews and audits on a regular basis.
• Stroke and neuro: specialist rehabilitation for acute patients, plus outreach for complex neuro needs.
• Acute medicine: functional and cognitive assessment on general medical wards.
• ICU, cardio-respiratory and general surgery: specialist respiratory management across wards and support along the surgical pathway.
• Orthopaedics: specialist therapy for complex trauma, including spinal injuries, and elective pathways.
• Work rostered seven-day shifts and the respiratory on-call rota, at the hospital or in community settings as required.

Skills

Autonomous working

Leadership

Communication

CPD awareness

Education

Bachelor/Master in Physiotherapy

Job description

A Band 6 physiotherapy post in the Integrated Therapy Team at James Paget University Hospital, moving every eight months between stroke and neuro, acute medicine, ICU with cardio-respiratory and general surgery, and orthopaedics. The post-holder manages a complex personal caseload without direct supervision and leads on developing junior staff, students and therapy assistants. Hours follow a seven-day roster with core times of 08:00 to 16:00, plus respiratory on-call, and some work may be community-based. HCPC registration and prior Band 5 experience in acute NHS settings are essential.

What the job involves

• Manage own complex caseload autonomously and keep own clinical records
• Carry out advanced assessments and plan, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation, some of it specialist
• Lead on developing junior colleagues, including supervising Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistant practitioners and students
• Work within multidisciplinary teams, including complex case management and family planning meetings
• Communicate regularly with patients, carers, colleagues and community partners about therapy plans
• Lead team meetings and contribute to in-service training rotas
• Take part in evidence-based practice reviews and audits on a regular basis
• Stroke and neuro: specialist rehabilitation for acute patients, plus outreach for complex neuro needs
• Acute medicine: functional and cognitive assessment on general medical wards
• ICU, cardio-respiratory and general surgery: specialist respiratory management across wards and support along the surgical pathway
• Orthopaedics: specialist therapy for complex trauma, including spinal injuries, and elective pathways
• Work rostered seven-day shifts and the respiratory on-call rota, at the hospital or in community settings as required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree or MSc in physiotherapy
• CPD record with evidence of up-to-date manual handling, in-service training and reflective learning

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Band 5 level experience across varied areas, including multi-pathology, dementia, falls, palliative care and bariatric patients
• Significant NHS clinical experience, including acute hospital settings and discharge planning
• Experience working with a range of professionals in multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of supervising, giving specialist guidance, training and support to staff or students

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of legal issues, safeguarding and mental capacity
• Working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for own work
• Awareness of professional practice, new research and guidelines
• Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness, negotiation and rapport
• Prioritising and organising own workload, working autonomously with minimal supervision

Checks & eligibility

• Full current driving licence, or own travel arrangements for the duties, including on-call

Other

• Physically fit and able to follow Trust manual handling guidelines
• Professional demeanour and appearance
• Evidence of interest in and motivation for a Band 6 role

What’s offered

• Structured supervision and appraisal system
• Training courses, including clinical, non-clinical and leadership, supported by CPD funding
• Band 6 peer support group
• Support for career progression and home-grown development
• Opportunities to lead student supervision, audits and service development projects
• Rotation across four clinical areas within the post
• Links with the research department and representation at national conferences
• Onsite parking