[ref. c14189401] Physiotherapist - Rotational - Kettering
Job overview
We are looking to recruit Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapists . Whether you are a newly qualified Physiotherapist looking for your first role, or a more experienced Band 5 looking to develop your skills further…. look no further we have something for everyone!
Our Junior Rotational Programme is versatile and varied, with 6 monthly rotations in a wide range of settings, including acute experience at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, ICT, MSK, Community and Paediatrics. We allocated regular designated supervision, developmental support and in-service training.In addition to this we offer band 5 specific training programmes. We ensure that you are fully supported to achieve your aspirations and developmental goals, to give you the best experience at the start of your career. The rotations are diverse across the county; however, we are flexible in terms of base, and choice and take an individualistic approach to all our staff.
The rotations include:
- Beechwood - General Rehabilitation (Isebrook Hospital)
- Stroke & Elderly Rehabilitation (Isebrook Hospital)
- Palliative Care & General Rehabilitation (Daventry)
- Paediatrics (Outpatients/Inpatients St Mary’s Hospital & Kettering General Hospital, Kettering)
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Multiple Countywide Outpatient Bases)
- Intermediate Care Team (ICT) (North & West Northamptonshire)
- Northampton General Hospital (acute inpatient rotation)
- Kettering General Hospital (acute inpatient rotation)
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description for more details.
The successful applicants will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice if required. You will be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic and ready to learn and develop both your clinical and leadership skills and attributes.
To be considered for this role you must:
- Have relevant experience (including as a student)
- Have HCPC registration & relevant degree/qualification in Physiotherapy
Working for our organisation
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible.This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Variety of student placements
- Ability to complete individual assessments and patient treatment planning
- Good communicator
- Evidence of working as part of an MDT
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Community working experience
- Experience of using manual handling equipment including hoists & stand aids
- Experience of working in Paediatrics
- Previous Junior Physiotherapist experience
- Use of outcome measures to inform and direct practice
- Knowledge of national and local strategies and guidance
- Previous NHS Experience
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Professional Physiotherapy Qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of learning within student placements
- Additional, relevant training
- CSP Member
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours.Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy.For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.