Static Physiotherapist

Job summary

VACANCY -BAND 6 PHYSIOTHERAPIST- Orthopaedics

Permanent Position ( hours a week)

Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to join our acute orthopaedic team as a senior static physiotherapist. You will be expected to provide a high standard of Physiotherapy to orthopaedic and trauma inpatients wards, working in a blended physiotherapy and occupational therapy team.

To be an active member of the 7 day service to the patients at Lincoln Hospital, this includes bank holidays and on- call cover.

To perform advance and detailed assessments with a diverse range of patients. Manage complex conditions, providing a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To hold own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Support junior and assistant staff within the team.

Supervision to take the form of regular training and peer review. Access to advice and support available at all times from a senior physiotherapist.

Assist in the supervision of Physiotherapy students.

Complete appraisal of Band 5 Physiotherapists and physiotherapy staff.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to team leader. There may be future scope within this role to work with partner organisations in the field of oncology.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting a Band 6 physiotherapist to be based at Lincoln Hospital. The successful applicant will join the Physiotherapy team, working with orthopaedic inpatient team.

A transitional post may be offered for a Band 5, with less than 18 months experience. They will remain as a band 5 until appropriate level of competency is achieved and then will be upgraded to a Band 6.

You will be working within the Hospital wards in a 71 member strong team that constantly sets and achieves high standards.

Our team is highly focussed on supporting your development and we work hard to ensure you will receive 1:1 supervision, regular training/peer support.

All physiotherapists benefit from protected CPD time, as well as the opportunity to attend locally organised courses run by nationally accredited tutors.

The post will be full time and will work as part of a 7-day service, including respiratory on-call.

All applicants must have a current HCPC registration.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy State registration Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

Membership of the CSP Involvement in a special interest group

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of clinical areas including ortho, general medicine, respiratory and neurology. Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education

Desirable

Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills along with clear logical presentation skills Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner Ability to cope with working in a moderately demanding environment with aggressive and emotional people

Desirable

Competent IT skills Evidence of participation in audits Ability to organise and run internal courses Supervision of other staff Committee membership safety committee.

Requirements

Essential

Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment Problem solving

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