Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 6

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS group is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team at Lincoln County Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work across various clinical areas, including Cardiorespiratory and Stroke, while providing leadership and support to junior staff. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative environment focused on professional development, including protected CPD time and access to specialist training. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, this position is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the NHS.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Regular training and peer review

Access to advice from Clinical Specialists

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior therapy staff and support service development.
• Work within hospital wards and outpatient settings.

Skills

Knowledge of CSP guidelines

Understanding clinical governance

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to lead a team

Ability to cope with stressful environments

Ability to organise and delegate

Education

Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with HCPC

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

Tools

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Job description

Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Lincoln County Hospital

Town: Lincoln

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59

Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 6

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Job overview

Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist 37.5 hours a week

We are recruiting to a (37.50 hours a week) Band 6 physiotherapist post to be based at Lincoln County Hospital. The successful applicant will join our integrated physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams, joining rotations comprising of Cardiorespiratory, Older Adults, Medical, Stroke, Surgery/ICU and amputee outpatients. The successful candidate will support the band 7 and static band 6's in the leadership and management of the inpatient physiotherapy teams. This will include supervising junior therapy staff, staff appraisals, supporting with rostering, absence monitoring, contributing to the development of the service and development of junior staff through supervisions, appraisals and in-service training.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Current Band 5’s who have less than the specified 18 months experience will be considered for a transitional post, where they will be supported and will complete competencies that identify that they can be signed over to the Band 6 role, within a 6 month period from appointment.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within the Hospital wards and Physiotherapy outpatient setting, in a 71-member strong team that constantly sets and achieves high standards.

Our team is highly focussed on supporting your development and we work hard to ensure you will receive 1:1 supervision, regular training/peer review and access to advice and support from our team of Clinical Specialist physiotherapists.

All physiotherapists benefit from protected CPD time, as well as the opportunity to attend locally organised courses run by nationally accredited tutors.

The post will be full time, and will work as part of a 7 day service and will include training so that you can participate on a respiratory evening on-call service.

All applicants must have a current HCPC registration.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths
• Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• NHS experience
• Membership of the CSP
• Involvement in a special interest group (e.g. AGILE, ACPIN, ACPRC)
• Basic Management Training

Experience

• Proven experience as a physiotherapist in a variety of NHS clinical areas. Including experience in the treatment of Medical/Stroke/Respiratory/HDU/ICU/Older adults
• Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
• Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
• Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education
• Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

• Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role
• Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
• Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills, including ability to write complex reports and present
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
• Evidence of participation in audits
• Ability to organise and run internal courses
• Supervision of other staff
• Committee membership e.g. safety committee.

Specific Requirements

• Special interest in development of Neurological and Medical Services.
• Able to meet the Travel Requirements of the post
• Flexibility and ability to work in a moderately physical and stressful environment

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.

You are:

• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Jayne Coulson
Job title: Team lead Physiotherapist - older adults
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 07907869939