Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These posts are subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employment with the University Hospitals of Leicester.

You will be expected

• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
• To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
• To be able to evidence competency and effective clinical reasoning
• To work in conjunction with the MDT to provide holistic care for patients.
• To develop and maintain your knowledge and skills within the specialism you are working in.
• To be an advocate for the patient and their carers.
• Remain up to date on local and national issues affecting and influencing patient care.
• To work with others to support their development.
• To raise concerns when appropriate.

You will be supported to be able to carry this out through a comprehensive induction process, training and support package and with the help of experienced clinicians and leaders.

Person specification

Training and qualification

Essential criteria

• Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths to grade 4 (C) or equivilent
• State Registered Physiotherapist with Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date professional portfolio with evidence of CPD and reflective practise

Desirable criteria

• Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience of working as part of a team
• Evidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditionings.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of involvement in research / audit
• Experience of working within a NHS Trust
• Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI's
• Evidence of experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of experience in providing advise to patients and carers

Committment to Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrates Trust values
• Evidence of working in a way supportive of the Trust values

Communication and relationships

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication
• Evidence of use of IT within a clinical setting
• Evidence of attention to accuracy
• Evidence of building positive team relationships

Desirable criteria

• Presentation skills

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload
• Awareness of the importance of timekeeping

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical reasoning for decisions made

Other role requirements

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a broad understanding of the issues currently affecting Physiotherapy practise, including knowledge of the NHS
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing personal development
• Evidence of good written communication skills
• Evidence of self motivation

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of a basic understanding of current governmental targets and guidelines and how these impact on physiotherapy
• Computer skills

Skills

Essential criteria

• Meet the Trust Health requirements
• Able to carry out physical work such as moving and handling patients

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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