Physiotherapist
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Trust
Sunderland Locality
Physiotherapy Services
Band 5
Full Time (1.00 WTE – 37.5 Hours)
Permanent contract
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Chartered and State Registered Physiotherapist to work in this specialist field of Physiotherapy. You should have a good broad range and knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques, with a special interest and evidence of previously working with a Physiotherapy team within Mental Health or similar type of clinical setting where professional crossover can be achieved.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive innovative approach to service development and have a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working/skill sharing. You will work in partnership with people with a mental health diagnosis and their carers, using effective communication skills in a variety of settings.
Funded post-graduate education linked to CPD, personal development and service provision is available to encourage the development of a clinically effective service.
Main duties of the job
Please read this in conjunction with the main job description. This is not intended to replace the person specification but specify skills required in relation to the role within this specialist area of Mental Health Physiotherapy.
The Following should be considered essential:
- Experience of working successfully with service users family and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Skills in range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary team work
- Awareness of and adherence to the CSP Standards of Good Physiotherapy Practice
- Ability to use IT system
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Time management skills
- Experience in developing and providing client-centred, goal-orientated treatment plans to meet the specific needs of service user.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3^rd December 2024Closing date : 10^th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- State registration with HCPC
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with service users, family and carers in delivery of treatment plans
- Multi-disciplinary team work
- Awareness of and adherence to CSP Standards.
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- Good communication skills.
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Ability to use IT systems.
- Risk Assessment / Management skills.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.