Rotational Physiotherapist

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 Physiotherapists on a fixed-term basis with posts of varying durations, the longest through 04 June 2027. You will work across MSK outpatients, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, and more, with rotations into transfer to community rehabilitation.

Applicants should have NHS acute setting experience, strong clinical reasoning, and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in NHS acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Work across MSK, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, paediatrics and neurology.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunities for Band 5 Physiotherapist on a fixed term basis. There are fixed post of various durations available, the longest until 04 June 2027.

We can offer work in a variety of clinical areas within Physiotherapy including; MSK out -patients, trauma and orthopaedics, respiratory care, surgical, medical, care of the elderly, paediatrics, and neurology. In addition we have rotations with the Wirral Community Health and Care Trust within transfer to assess and community rehabilitation.

The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS acute settings as a student or qualified Physiotherapist. They should have good clinical reasoning skills, good communication skills and a high level of awareness of patients' needs and patient centred care.

The successful candidates would have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst maintaining their CPD portfolio, including; the WUTH preceptorship programme lasting 12 months post qualification and named mentor with regular supervision sessions.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.