Physiotherapist

Countess of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Countess of Chester Hospital recherche un Physiothérapeute Band 5 dédié pour un contrat temporaire de 15 mois au sein de son équipe de thérapie orthopédique. Ce rôle implique la prise en charge des patients après une chirurgie, en collaborant étroitement avec une équipe multidisciplinaire pour assurer des soins optimaux. Le candidat idéal aura une bonne communication, une adaptabilité et une expérience pertinente en physiothérapie orthopédique.

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant que physiothérapeute Band 5 essentielle.
• Expérience antérieure en orthopédie souhaitable.

Responsibilities

• Évaluation et traitement des patients après une chirurgie orthopédique.
• Formation en bonnes pratiques cliniques pour le consentement des patients dans l'essai.

Skills

Communication

Adaptabilité

Travail d'équipe

Education

Enregistrement HCPC

Job description

Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to enhance your skills in post-operative Orthopaedic rehabilitation and research? This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Therapy team at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. The post is fixed term for 15 months to assist in the delivery of treatment to patients post hip fracture as part of a national randomised controlled trial.

Our teams provide therapy to a range of specialties including orthopaedics, frailty, medical, and respiratory services at the Countess of Chester hospital. You will be working alongside an experienced therapy team within the Inpatient Orthopaedic Therapy service, which includes both trauma and elective wards. The role includes working closely with our Multidisciplinary team to ensure we achieve the best patient care.

Good communication, adaptability, and team working skills are essential for this post. Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist is essential. Previous experience in Orthopaedics is desirable. Applicants must have an HCPC registration.

As part of the Therapies and Integrated Community Care Division, we have a Practice Development Therapist who supports the department with learning and development activities. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for learning.

Main Duties

• Assessment and treatment of patients post Orthopaedic surgery on the Hip Fracture Unit
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice training to enable consenting of patients into the trial
• You will be a positive individual with a can-do attitude who can learn and adapt quickly and is flexible.
• Effective communication with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should always have a professional and pleasant manner and be enthusiastic about the service provided by the Orthopaedic Therapy Team.

Comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the work expected by the post holder.

This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

You will be expected to work weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire, including Ellesmere Port and Neston, as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire with a population of approximately 50,000.

The Trust is a busy district general hospital. In 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic), an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Hannah Hughes
Job title: Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader
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Gemma Walton - Therapies Team Co-Ordinator

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