Rotational Physiotherapist (Fixed Term)
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
We have 2 fixed term vacancies (1 year) available to cover secondment and maternity leave. Successful candidates will be considered as fixed term contract or as a secondment opportunity.
Dorset County Hospital offers the opportunity to work on acute inpatient wards and assessment units; outpatient clinics and in rehabilitation facilities including community rotations in partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Our 4 month rotational posts include a wide variety of specialties including:
Dorset County Hospital- Older Persons Wards
- Acute Stroke and Neuro
- Stroke Rehab Unit (Yeatman Hospital)
- Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma)
- Front of house (Emergency Department & medical assessment unit)
- Acute Care (Respiratory, Surgery, Medicine and Intensive Care)
- Musculoskeletal outpatients
- Mid Dorset Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team
- Integrated Community Rehabilitation - Westhaven Community Hospital
- Dorset Stroke and Neuro Community Service
Main duties of the job
As a Rotational Band 5 we can offer you:
- A one-year post graduation Preceptorship Programme
- A wide range of experience in rotations available across Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships with Dorset Healthcare Trust
- Profession specific training
- Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities
- The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
- Supportive, friendly therapy teams
- Peer support from existing Band 5s
- Mentorship
- Clinical supervision
- Values based Appraisal
- An opportunity to help shape services
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential criteria- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions Council.
- CSP member
- Relevant Healthcare courses
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- An understanding of evidence based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Physiotherapy
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Previous experience at band 5 level
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
- Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Research experience
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self-direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Good presentation skills
- IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing, excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
- IT skills – ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent motivational skills
Other
Essential criteria- Self motivated with a clear understanding of role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns here clinically appropriate
- Car driver / owner
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.
Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.