Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the General Intensive Care (GICU) therapy team. The role focuses on respiratory care in critical care and rehabilitation for those recovering from critical illness, with support from Band 8a specialists.

The post requires 7-day service coverage, including weekends and bank holidays, and participation in the acute on-call respiratory rota.

Qualifications

• Special interest in respiratory care in the critical care setting.
• Focus on rehabilitation of patients recovering from critical illness.
• Opportunity to work with Band 8a specialists and a large therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis.
• Participate in the acute on-call respiratory rota.
• Collaborate within the wider therapy services department to support learning and development.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care physiotherapy

Rehabilitation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to develop to join our General Intensive Care (GICU) therapy team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).

The team is led by experienced Band 7 critical care Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and the role would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with a special interest in respiratory care in the critical care setting as well as rehabilitation of those recovering from critical illness. The role benefits from the support of a Band 8a critical care specialist.

You will work as part of a combined therapy services team delivering patient care across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, on a roster basis. This will also include participation in the acute on-call respiratory rota.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. We have strong links with local Universities and host many student placements within our department.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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