Specialty Physiotherapist – Acute and Emergency Medicine

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality therapy interventions to patients in Acute and Emergency Medicine, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, implement effective treatment plans, and support a patient-centered approach to healthcare. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration required.
• Experience in Acute and General Medicine settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early therapy interventions post-operatively.
• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Collaborate with health providers for effective discharge.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Assessment and treatment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Evidence-based practice

Education

Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Specialty Physiotherapist – Acute and Emergency Medicine

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Specialty Physiotherapist – Acute and Emergency Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (30hrs/week, across 7 days) Job ref 321-MRC-6849776-B6-PUB

Site Horton Hospital Town Banbury Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 14/01/2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants who provide high quality therapy intervention to patients across Emergency, Acute General Medicine, Trauma and High Care Unit.

As part of a multi professional team you will identify and undertake a comprehensive assessment of need at the point of hospital admission and deliver rehabilitation interventions to maximise the recovery of patients. Key areas of responsibility will be:

• Delivery of early therapy intervention post operatively and/or during the first 24 hours of hospital admission.
• Assessment, intervention and treatment of patients with Respiratory Physiotherapy amenable conditions.
• Implementation of programmes that minimise sedentary behaviour during the hospital stay.
• Supporting prevention (where appropriate) and early resolution/management of delirium and other cognitive spectrum disorders through physical and cognitively stimulating activities.
• Collaborating with local health and social care providers to minimise institutionalisation through a ‘home first’ approach to hospital discharge.
• Supporting and willing to contribute to a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective Physiotherapy services to patients across Acute and Emergency Medicine, including Trauma and High Care.

With support of the wider MDT, you will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients in the Emergency Department and/or following admission to hospital. The post holder will strive to maximise patients' independence and quality of life, working towards the wider Therapy aims of early intervention, active recovery and discharge.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience in an Acute and General Medicine setting
• Completion of junior rotations post registration in all core areas (including respiratory/medicine, neurology/rehabilitation, MSK/Orthopaedics).
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of discharge planning including liaison with a wide variety of health and social care providers
• Experience of evidence based training, audit or quality improvement projects

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.