Senior Orthopaedic Rotational Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

CPD opportunities

Group flexibility

Job summary

A Band 6 rotational physiotherapist post is available at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, alternating every eight months between orthopaedic trauma and elective orthopaedics. The role involves acute inpatient care, managing a specialist caseload and supervising junior staff.

The post requires HCPC registration and recent acute orthopaedic ward experience at Band 5 level, with weekend and extended day cover and cross-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required and HPCP register eligible.
• Post-registration experience in orthopaedics.
• Recent acute orthopaedic ward experience at Band 5 level.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist orthopaedic caseload as autonomous practitioner.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and formulate problem lists.
• Supervise Band 5 physiotherapists, students and therapy assistants.

Skills

HCPC registration

Orthopaedic experience

Ward experience - orthopaedics

Leadership

Supervision of Band 5

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

A one-year fixed-term Band 6 rotational physiotherapy post for Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, alternating every eight months between orthopaedic trauma at St Peter's and elective orthopaedics at Ashford Hospital. The work is acute inpatient care for trauma and elective orthopaedic patients, managing a specialist caseload and supervising junior staff. Weekend and extended day cover are expected, with cross-cover between sites when needed. Candidates need HCPC registration and recent acute orthopaedic ward experience at Band 5 level.

What the job involves

• Manage a specialist orthopaedic caseload as an autonomous practitioner
• Carry out comprehensive patient assessments, formulate problem lists and deliver physiotherapy under orthopaedic pathways
• Supervise and support Band 5 physiotherapists, students and therapy assistants, including caseload prioritisation and clinical reasoning
• Take part in the weekend orthopaedic service and extended day cover
• Cross-cover between the trauma and elective sites when clinical need arises
• Contribute to MDT handovers and problem patient sessions
• Deputise for the team lead and show leadership when necessary
• Form working relationships with orthopaedic consultants and ensure inpatient physiotherapy meets clinical expectations
• Develop physiotherapists and support staff through training, competencies and supervision
• Contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice
• Communicate complex information sensitively with patients, including those with communication difficulties, and manage distressing situations
• Keep accurate records to CSP, Trust and service standards

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree leading to inclusion on the HCPC physiotherapy register

Experience

• Post-registration experience across a variety of clinical areas at Band 5, including orthopaedic conditions
• Recent and relevant experience on acute orthopaedic wards
• Experience of managing and prioritising own caseload
• Experience of working with assistants and delegating

Skills & knowledge

• Sound understanding of orthopaedic evidence-based guidelines
• Understanding of current NHS elective initiatives and standards of practice
• Assessment and clinical reasoning skills in acute inpatient orthopaedics

Nice to have

• Experience as a physiotherapist in acute NHS trusts across a variety of clinical areas
• Experience of supporting other staff or students

What’s offered

• Full range of NHS benefits and discounts
• Continuous professional development and training
• Flexibility to support shared services across the Group