Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist (band 5 to band 6) - Leicester
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Band 6 £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Are you wanting to develop your career as a band 6 physiotherapist within Cardio-respiratory, in an acute teaching Trust environment. We have an exciting development post within the cardio-respiratory team.
A permanent vacancy has arisen in our well established Rotational Cardio-respiratory rotations. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, active team player with good communication skills, who enjoys working with acute and chronic respiratory patients providing rehabilitation and respiratory skills, to join our dedicated teams.
This post will either be a training post to start your career off as a band 5 Respiratory Physiotherapist with a structured competency based work programme to achieve re-banding to band 6 within 9-12 months or a Senior post at band 6 with previous experience.To provide a service on a rotational basis, alongside other team members, to a wide range of patients.
Main duties of the job- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving cardio-thoracic, clinical decisions unit, critical care, renal, respiratory medicine, respiratory outpatients, and surgical specialities.
- Rotations between Glenfield Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the clinical therapy team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
- To participate in service development and audit/research.
- To maintain high, professional standards of verbal and written communication for self and staff for whom responsible.
- To promote and maintain good working relationships and communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Physiotherapists regarding the provision of treatment of patients.
- To liaise with Social Services and other agencies as appropriate according to patient needs.
- To attend ward rounds, case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings as required.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving cardio-thoracic, clinical decisions unit, critical care, renal, respiratory medicine, respiratory outpatients, and surgical specialities.
- Rotations between Glenfield Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties
- To support the clinical therapy team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
- To participate in service development and audit/research.
- To maintain high, professional standards of verbal and written communication for self and staff for whom responsible.
- To promote and maintain good working relationships and communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Physiotherapists regarding the provision of treatment of patients.
- To liaise with Social Services and other agencies as appropriate according to patient needs.
- To attend ward rounds, case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings as required.
- To support physiotherapy student and apprentices on placements.
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria- Diploma/BSc/MSc physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria- Recent significant clinical experience at a band 5
- Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Experience of supervising others
Communication and relationship
Essential criteria- Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
Other requirements
Essential criteria- Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical areas
Out of hours
Essential criteria- Evidence of working on call/weekend working
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to 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.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.