Physiotherapist - ED, Short Stay and Frailty

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

We have an opportunity for a band 5 or band 6 physiotherapist to take the next steps in their career and join us as a specialist within the field of ED, Frailty and short stay assessment.
We have a large, integrated team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with assistants to provide an extended hours, 7 day a week service. You will be expected to work 12 hours shifts.
Experience of working within the area is desired but not essential if you have a wide range of junior rotations and placements.
We offer a full induction process as well as weekly IST and supervision/appraisals with the band 7s within the team. We also support applications for CPD activity to ensure career development.
This is a unique post and we welcome applications from current band 6’s or experienced band 5’s that are looking to develop in this specialism. Banding will be dependent on experience and interview outcome.
Job shares and flexible working requests are all considered.
To be a specialist Physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Emergency Department Therapy Service, within the OPAL unit or on the Short Stay Wards. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
To build on previous experience to further develop clinical and managerial competencies.
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards and the Health Professions Council’s regulations.
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to our brand new hospital . You’ll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an ‘outstanding’ organisation.
It’s never been a better time to join us.
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