Rotational Physiotherapist

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist. You will contribute to a comprehensive rotation across Frailty and A&E, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients and more.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, participate in supervision, and support discharge planning, with weekend and on-call rotas as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning responsibilities.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to participate in weekend working and on-call rotas.
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off-site rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with other MDT members to deliver holistic patient-centred care.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotas as required.
• Engage in supervision and appraisal to support professional development.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team. As a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist you will play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services. Offering acomprehensive range of rotations within:

Frailty and A&E,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients, Integrated Community Neurorehabilitation Service (off site), Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Acute Medicine (General, Respiratory, Haematology/Oncology/Gastro), Care of the Older Person, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clifton Rehabilitation (off site).

You will be guided and well supported by senior and clinically specialised staff, engaging in regular supervision, objectives and appraisals to enhance your personal and professional development., You will be responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a holistic patient centred service, working towards shared goals and a safe and timely discharge.

You will be expected to participate in weekend working and on call rotas on a rota basis.

You will be required to have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off site rotations.

As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Physiotherapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support other team members is essential.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.