We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient team therapy team at RSH. This post holder will work clinically on our Oncology ward at RSH supporting a Band 5 Physiotherapist and collaborating with a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The post holder will work closely with the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Team to provide expert Oncology knowledge and advice to Therapy colleagues within the wider Inpatient team.

The post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.

Participation in the weekend respiratory, orthopaedic and discharge rotas will be expected and the on call respiratory out of hours service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will treat Oncology patients on Ward 23 including rehabilitation and discharge planning which may be complex.

We encourage perspective candidates to contact for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and welcome anyone wishing to visit us for a look around the area and to meet the excellent staff working within the service.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust is ideally situated with access to the coast and 3 international airports within a short driving distance and the countryside on our doorstep.

We have good links with local universities offering student placements as well as apprentice training across Therapies. There is an established preceptorship programme which offers new graduates' opportunity for learning alongside the existing workforce. The senior staff work in partnership with this programme to support their learning.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Physiotherapist
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Desirable

• Previous post-qualification experience

Experience of NHS work

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS.

Supervision experience

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior and non-qualified staff

Essential

Essential

• Experience of active participation in on call out of hours working.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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