Physiotherapist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a full-time physiotherapist for a rotational role at two hospital sites. The position involves examining and treating patients with support from senior therapists. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The post requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Applications from those passionate about enhancing patient care are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in treating patients in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays.
• Strong communication skills to advise patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Examine, treat, and advise patients under supervision.
• Engage with patients' relatives regarding care.
• Participate in continuous professional development.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full time physiotherapist to work within the Therapies Department at the University Hospital of North Midlands. The Therapies department is made up of two divisional therapy teams within multiple clinical areas. The post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital based on two hospital sites.

Placement and supervision

This is a rotational post working at both the Royal Stoke and County hospital sites. Supervision will be provided by Band 6/7 Physiotherapists and continuous professional development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training.

Working pattern

Therapy Services work within a 7 day shift system therefore the post holder will be required to work weekends, late shifts, bank holidays and overnight on call.

Role

This is a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapy post between the Royal Stoke and County sites. Examining, treating and advising patients, their relatives and carers under the guidance of a higher grade Therapist.

Department structure

The Therapies Department comprises of two multidisciplinary based teams, the Medical & Surgical Team and the Network Services Team, incorporating both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. These teams form part of the Trust Medical, Surgical and Network Services Divisions. Each team is led by a Divisional Therapist.

Medical & Urgent Care Team

Administration, clerical and secretarial support is provided to both sites and teams by an A&C team. All staff must be courteous to patients, their carers, the general public, other staff and contacts external to the Trust at all times. The specialities within the two teams are as follows:

Network Services Team

• General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Frail Elderly
• Medicine including Emergency portals (Including Outpatients)
• Oncology
• Renal
• Stroke
• Critical Care
• A&E and Fracture Clinic Outpatients
• Burns and Plastic Surgical Outpatients
• Elective Orthopaedics In Patients and Outpatients
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Inpatients/Outpatients
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Cardio-thoracic
• Paediatric Inpatient & Outpatients
• Trauma Inpatients & Outpatients

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke is a large acute teaching hospital, with a turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.

Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Johnson Job title: Head of Therapy Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01785 230802