Rotational Physiotherapist

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Are you a newly qualified/about to qualify physiotherapist looking for your first job? Or a physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience in a busy acute NHS Trust?
What are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our cross site rotational programme. Core rotations included within this are: Medicine, Surgery, Stroke, Orthopaedics (both trauma and elective), MSK Outpatients, General Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, Neurosciences, Neuro Rehab and Care of the Elderly.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to attend a comprehensive induction programme run by the Therapy Department before commencing their role as a Physio.
You will be working full time and, following training, be expected to participate in the respiratory on call/weekend rota and also rotational weekend working. Although weekend working is expected for this job role, we strive to maintain flexible working patterns where possible. Part time hours can be considered but will still include weekend and on call duties.
Within this role you will also be offered rotation specific in-service training and clinical supervision in line with HCPC CPD requirements. There are opportunities within the department for future professional development including static job roles and secondments.
Please note, interviews for this vacancy will take place 19th April 2024.

THE POST HOLDER WILL:

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Provide a physiotherapy service within a defined area on each rotation, working as part of a specialist physiotherapy team. The post holder rotates through the specialties for a fixed term.
Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse complex and acute/chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
Supervise and train health care professionals, carers and assistants in physiotherapeutic management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with supervision from senior physiotherapists.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of own patient caseload, ensuring a high standard of care.
To gain valid informed consent to assessment and treatment.
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies. To use clinical reasoning skills to formulate an accurate clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.
To formulate and implement individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a programme of care. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment programme.
To attend and contribute to board rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care, including reviewing patient progress and discharge planning.
To participate in the weekend and on call respiratory service.
For further details of the role please see the attached job descriptio

Please refer the Job description for details