Physiotherapist – Inpatients

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working on the hospital Inpatients department

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Required for weekend and weekday inpatient shifts.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Chartered Physiotherapist.

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.

• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, including risk management.

• Degreeleveleducated, or equivalent.

• Minimum 2yearsinpatient orthopaedic and general surgery experience

Duties of this role include:

• To manage a clinical caseload, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard, ensuring excellent patient care at all times.

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for relevant departments participating in these patients’ pre-admission and follow-up care as appropriate.

• To take an active role in supporting the implementation of national developments locally.

• To ensure the department maintains CHG Physiotherapy accreditation.

• Keep abreast of developments in physiotherapy by attending relevant courses and maintaining an up to date personal portfolio.