Static Senior Physiotherapist - Acute and OPM

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Acute and Older Persons Medicine Team at a leading teaching hospital, providing essential physiotherapy for older adults recovering from illness. The position provides opportunities for professional development and requires excellent communication skills. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere while offering quality care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care and geriatric physiotherapy.
• Ability to support and train junior staff.
• Knowledge of frailty and aging adult care.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to deliver physiotherapy services promoting early mobilisation.
• Support junior staff and participate in teaching.
• Assess respiratory function and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities. Physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in the exciting developments in the Trust and our team is growing. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly approachable staff. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and take advantage of the opportunities we have on offer.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute and Older Persons Medicine Team. We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in supporting older adults recovering from acute illness.

As a team we are committed to providing Physiotherapy intervention in parallel with medical treatment. The wider multidisciplinary team value our role in assessing patients respiratory function during their hospital journey, informing ongoing acute care planning, alongside our therapeutic skills supporting early mobility and function to manage and prevent deconditioning.

We will consider applications for band 5 to 6 progressive opportunities within this role.

Our clinical caseload is varied and embedded in a culture of education, development, and service improvement. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop yourself and others around you are essential. In turn this exciting role offers you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills with access to in-service training and personal development. Weekend working will be required within the role.

As Post Holder You Will

• Work within a team of Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants undertaking a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks to support the delivery of physiotherapy services to patients with a home first ethos, promoting early mobilisation and function.
• Support junior and student staff, delegate to junior and assistant staff and have a role in teaching opportunities, including our band 5 induction programme.
• Have a strong knowledge of frailty and the aging adult, effective communication skills and a drive to provide quality care to our patients.
  
  

Part time: 23.5 hours per week

Interview date: 18th June 2025

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abi Ross-Wagenknecht Job title: Clinical and Operational Lead Physiotherapist Email address: [e-mail]

01603 286286 x2976