Senior Physiotherapist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to join their team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The role involves delivering orthopaedic services in both inpatient and community settings. Candidates will work closely with advanced physiotherapists, enhancing their skills in trauma and orthopaedic patient management. The position offers opportunities for flexible working and professional development within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and agile working options

NHS benefits like generous leave and pension

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• At least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post.
• Experience in acute inpatient, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with complex needs.
• Perform all clinical duties autonomously.
• Contribute to professional and service development.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Manual therapy skills

Decision making

Education

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Full time

Part time

Job share

Flexible working

Job ref434-CR7095550

Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Town: Aylesbury

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 14/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 6

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact [email protected] or call 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work – join our BHT family.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to deliver orthopaedic services between Trauma and Orthopaedics and ESDOS (Early Supported Discharge Orthopaedic Service).

The post holder will work and rotate within the inpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic team and the ESDOS community team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

We value integrated team working and strive for best clinical practice. You will have opportunities to develop your skills in trauma and orthopaedic patient management, supported by our band 7 Advanced Physiotherapists.

We support evidence-based practice, supervision, appraisal, and postgraduate education.

Applicants will be expected to participate in emergency on-call and weekend rotas; previous experience in respiratory or intensive care is essential.

Main duties of the job

Assess and treat patients with complex needs, providing advice and guidance to health/social care professionals, carers, relatives, and others.

Perform all clinical duties autonomously.

Contribute to professional and service development and organizational objectives.

Working for our organisation

Hear why colleagues value working here: https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What we offer:

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible and agile working options, NHS benefits like generous leave, pension, and discounts.
• Health and wellbeing services.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and diversity, valuing all colleagues.
• We aim for a respectful, dignified workplace.
• Diversity improves outcomes for communities served.

Our vision and values

• Vision: Provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, be a great place to work.
• Mission: Deliver personal, compassionate care.
• Values: Collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities. Internal applicants require line manager support for secondment. For assistance due to disability, contact [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference.

Person specification

Qualifications, Education & Training

• Current HCPC registration
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD with a detailed portfolio

Desirable criteria

• MCSP Membership
• Specialist courses, memberships, educator courses

Experience

• At least 18 months in a junior rotational Physiotherapy post
• Experience in acute inpatient, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology
• Postgraduate courses and reflective learning
• Managing caseloads, effective teamwork, CPD, evidence-based practice

Desirable experience

• Initiated practice change, on-call experience, knowledge of psychosocial factors, senior role experience, clinical governance, supervision, audit, research

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Apply knowledge effectively, make sound decisions, perform assessments, manual therapy skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, self-direction, prioritization, constructive feedback, planning, legal knowledge, commitment to equality, confidentiality

Special circumstances

• Assertiveness, physical ability with reasonable adjustments, empathy, participation in on-call, flexibility, stress management

Desirable criteria

• UK Driving Licence, personal vehicle

PPE requirements:

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations

Successful candidates will need to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment.

Application deadline: The post closes at midnight on the specified date. Early closure possible if applications are numerous.

Contacting candidates: We will use the email provided; please check regularly.

Application info: Successful applicants' data will be entered into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: Safeguarding info may be visible to the interview panel.

Travel expenses: Not reimbursed for interviews.

Smoking: No smoking on Trust sites.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure check.