Job summary
Are you looking to join a dynamic, forward thinking department in which to start or progress your career as a Physiotherapist? We are a looking for qualified physiotherapists who have student experience in all core areas and with placements in the NHS. We have fantastic opportunities for graduates who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within an acute district general hospital setting. We offer 4 month rotations in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings. We pride ourselves in supporting staff, with excellent team and department structures and morale. We run weekly training programmes shared between team training and departmental topics. We also have superb working relationships with our Consultants and Multidisciplinary Teams. Our clinical staff are involved in Trust level clinical and non-clinical projects and have opportunities to drive service development, audit and evidence based practice. Please provide concise details of your student placements (and any band 5 work) to include clinical specialty, duration and provider (e.g. hospital name, acute / community). HCPC registration is essential. This post is suitable for qualified Physiotherapists and those due to graduate within the next three months. Applicants will be invited for interview via email. This post is likely to close early depending on the number of applications received.
Main duties of the job
The junior Physiotherapist will assess and treat referred patients within various rotational clinical areas, which may include off site community units and patient homes.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
To assess and treat patients using own Physiotherapy skills within various clinical areas, which may include off site community units and patient homes. To support the clinical team in the provision of an efficient and effective physiotherapy service. To organise own caseload, under the supervision of their line manager, delegating certain tasks to physiotherapy assistants and technical instructors as specified in the departmental guidelines. To participate in training sessions, such as team in-service, on call training and Trust mandatory training. Be an active part of the on call rota, and weekend service. Rotate to a variety of clinical specialities including off-site locations. Requirement to be available across 7 days and flexible working hours as service need requires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc Physiotherapy (or above)
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of a range of NHS student placements (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge systems, within the NHS, to support patients
- Knowledge of systems for data recording and reporting
- Evidence of post qualification CPD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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