Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive individual for a full time Band 6 Physiotherapy post. The post holder will be based on the Orthopaedic Wards and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The work will be a mixture of trauma and elective caseloads. You will be expected to have completed a wide variety of junior rotations, one of which must be T&O. Senior rotations within T&O would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills will be required and it will be essential for the post holder to work autonomously within trust policies and to work well within a team. There will be a requirement to participate in a weekend rota.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
As a clinical specialist provide a high standard comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment and education service to trauma and orthopaedic inpatients in the pre-operative, post-operative and clinic phases and any Orthopaedic outlying patients, including Paediatrics within MDGH by working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
Upon completion and maintenance of on call competencies, to work unsupervised in an on-call and out of hour’s emergency service.
Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Weekend Service, identifying and addressing any training needs required working flexibly in its delivery.
In conjunction with the Clinical Specialist OT for orthopaedics manage the delivery of the therapy component of the orthopaedic elective pre and post-operative clinics.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk . There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Clinical educators training
- Attendance at degree level post graduate courses specific to Orthopaedics and/or musculoskeletal conditions working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Advanced communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
- Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Clinical educators training
- Attendance at degree level post graduate courses specific to Orthopaedics and/or musculoskeletal conditions working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Advanced communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
- Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory ITU, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
