Senior Physiotherapist - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at St Peter's, Chertsey. This static post supports acute inpatient therapy for trauma patients with fractures, joint arthroplasty and spinal procedures, delivering high quality care in a dynamic MDT setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate autonomous practice, leadership and robust clinical reasoning in orthopaedics and trauma,

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with strong orthopaedic/trauma knowledge.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner with a specialist trauma and orthopaedic caseload.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and plan physiotherapy interventions.
• Contribute to MDT handovers and case discussions.
• Lead and supervise junior staff, students and therapy assistants.
• Participate in weekend orthopaedic service and support service development.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Team leadership

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

HCPC registered physiotherapist

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital. This static post is in the Orthopaedic trauma team at St Peter's, Chertsey.

The team provide acute inpatient therapy intervention for trauma patients with fractures such as NOF, spinal and limb fractures, and some elective procedures such as joint arthroplasty and spinal surgery.

The successful applicant will have the ability to use their initiative and be an effective team worker. They will have strong clinical knowledge and problem solving skills in orthopaedics with the ability to apply these skills in a trauma setting.

There is an expectation to participate in the weekend service to ensure our service is provided to a high standard and meets best practice guidelines. The successful candidate will support and supervise physiotherapists, students and therapy assistants, and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care & improved outcomes for patients.

The main duties of the role include the requirement to:

• Work as an autonomous practitioner and manage a specialist trauma and orthopaedic caseload
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, formulate clinical problem lists and provide physiotherapy intervention as per orthopaedic pathways
• Contribute to MDT handovers or problem patient sessions
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and experience first
• Support junior staff with caseload management, prioritisation and clinical reasoning
• Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements
• Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service
• Use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player
• Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team lead whenever necessary
• Participate in the development of physiotherapists and support staff within orthopaedics through training, competencies and supervision
• To take part in the weekend orthopaedic service
• Form good working relationships with Orthopaedic consultants and ensure inpatient physiotherapy meets clinical expectation.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Tarrant Taylor Job title: Clinical Lead for Trauma Therapies Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07543302100

Nicola Swalwell

Band 7 Team Lead (Trauma) 01932 723234