Band 5 Physiotherapist

Permanent 37.5 hours

Part time and flexible working available

Previous applicants need not apply

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Respiratory Physiotherapy Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new vacancy in South Staffordshire with the possibility of being part of a 6 monthly rotational scheme covering a wide range of specialties. This may include - musculoskeletal & rheumatology OP, neurological rehabilitation - inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for

• Relevant UK experience/ undergraduate placements
• Ability to assess and have an awareness of a variety of MSK, neurological and respiratory conditions.
• Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We can offer

• Training during the speciality
• Support from a variety of teams, including friendly, experienced senior Physiotherapists, Nursing colleagues and the wider MDT
• Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development
• Career progression opportunities discussed as part of yearly appraisals and regular supervision

To hear from one of our Band 5 Physiotherapists please follow this link: Physiotherapist :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (mpft.nhs.uk)

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to �2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to �250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full JD & PS attached

You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments and mange their own caseload in a variety of clinical settings.

You may work in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.

This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies. You may be involved in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.

Person Specification

Qualification & Training

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability

Desirable

• Experience of - Community working, Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection
• HCPC CSP standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children

Desirable

• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weeping Cross/Heath Hayes Health Centre

Bodmin Avenue

Stafford

ST17 0EG

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301-ME-24-6442679