Physiotherapist

Make It Count Marketing; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is seeking a full-time physiotherapist to work within its Therapies Department across two hospital sites. The role involves examining, treating, and advising patients as part of multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess a degree in Physiotherapy and experience in NHS settings. This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, with competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and shifts.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Full-time work in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate evidence of placements within an NHS setting.
• Demonstrate evidence in core specialities - Resp/Msk/Neuro.

Responsibilities

• Examining, treating and advising patients under guidance.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams at two hospital sites.

Skills

Experience in NHS settings

Core specialities: Resp/Msk/Neuro

Education

Degree/Diploma/Masters in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.

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.

Main duties

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.

The Therapies Department comprises two multidisciplinary based teams, the Medical & Surgical Team and the Network Services Team, incorporating both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Each team is led by a Divisional Therapist: Mrs Noeleen Hellis leads the Network Services Therapy Team, Mrs Jane Teasdale leads the Medical & Surgical Therapy Team & Mrs Clare Johnson for the County Hospital.

Network Services Team specialities

• 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

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

Job Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 205-7692345-A
Job locations: UHNM Royal Stoke, Newcastle Road, Stoke On Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience: Demonstrate evidence of placements within an NHS setting
  Demonstrate evidence in core specialities - Resp/Msk/Neuro

Desirable

• Acute Hospital Experience

Education & Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Masters in Physiotherapy or nearing completion

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
UHNM Royal Stoke, Newcastle Road, Stoke On Trent, ST4 6QG
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

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