Static Band 6 Physiotherapist on Medicine and Surgery

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5/6 Physiotherapist to join their proactive team in Stockport. This role offers the opportunity to work across various specialties and supports career development. Candidates must hold a degree in physiotherapy, a valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle. Benefits include up to 33 days annual leave, NHS pension, and various salary sacrifice schemes.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and access to a car for on-call duties.
• Experience or knowledge in medical and surgical specialties.
• Willingness to embrace flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services across various medical specialties.
• Participate in on-call duties within Stockport.
• Support and mentor junior physiotherapists.

Skills

physiotherapy

communication

teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

We are a proactive, friendly and welcoming team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors and Therapy Assistants covering the medical and surgical specialties.

The right candidate will gain experience across a range of areas to challenge, invest in and develop their skills. Access to own car with a valid drivers license is required to travel across the locality of Stockport for emergency on call (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).

Areas of Practice

• Intensive Care
• High Dependency
• Surgery
• Enhanced recovery after surgery with preoperative involvement
• Gastroenterology
• Acute Respiratory
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Complex Medicine
• Elderly Medicine
• Outpatient Respiratory Clinic

Role and Development

Are you solution focused? Can you make a difference? Do you hold specialist knowledge and experience in the diversity of medical and surgical sub-specialities? This post is ideal for a current Band 6 or a Band 5 Physiotherapist who is ready to progress in their career. If you are a Band 5 who is keen to progress but not sure you are ready, please ring for further information about the support we can offer.

We hold a unique position in Stockport as the provider of healthcare and one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations reflect the communities they serve, and we are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to represent our local population.

If you require support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important and consider any request to explore if it may fit with the service needs.

Requirements

On-call travel within Stockport is required or suitable alternative transport arrangements. A valid drivers license and access to a car are expected.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered where possible.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance — loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union — local financial advice