Specialist Physiotherapist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of preceptorship programme

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience in use of basic IT system for data recording

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Completion of student educator course

Qualifcations

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide variety of experience in core rotations as a Band 5 Physiotherapist or equivalent including respiratory care
• NHS Acute Hospital Experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Clinical knowledge in clinical conditions associated with specialist area/sound level in theoretical knowledge of inpatient areas

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to present information in logical concise manner

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Weekend working , either as part of front of house or on-call

Qualifications

Desirable criteria

• CSP member

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good Clinical Reasoning skills

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage own time and pressure
• Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Independently mobile to access all work sites within job role i.e. Manual car driver
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance & behaviour

Desirable criteria

• Value added contribution to the team - may take on additional roles e.g. Health & Safety representative

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: