Band 5 Physiotherapist

37.5 hours

We are seeking well-motivated and forward-thinking Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 staff.

The Physiotherapy department at Frimley has a proactive approach to rehabilitation within the acute setting and we are looking for the right candidates to help promote the role of Physiotherapy. Under the guidance of an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

We have rotations which are 4 months duration in the following specialities:

• Medicine (Cardio-Resp/General Medicine)
• Surgery/Critical care
• Vascular
• Orthopaedics (Trauma/Elective)
• MSK OP (Hydro/Gym/Dept)
• Stroke (Acute)
• Parkside private wing / Paediatrics
• Community - enhanced recovery and support at home

You will work within the rotational team to provide excellent assessment and treatment to patients, under the guidance of senior physiotherapists. Each rotation has a comprehensive training programme and you will also be part of a yearly preceptorship programme -a structured transition to guide and support newly qualified practitioners from student to autonomous professionals.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for implementing, within your clinical practice, the standards and policies in each speciality and where applicable propose change to working practices.

To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical workload

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and seek guidance from senior staff as required.

To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a programme of care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• completed a variety of clinical placements including NHS acute wards
• to evidence working in a team

Desirable

• to have completed a respiratory placement

Knowledge

Essential

• to understand professional ethics and their application in practice

Desirable

• knowledge of risk assessments

Qualifications

Essential

• To have a degree in physiotherapy

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road,

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

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