An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Band 7 Physiotherapist to work on a fixed term basis until 03 May 2026, in the regional Hands Burns and Plastics Regional Unit. The unit covers a wide geographical area and has a variety of specialties including Hands acute traumatic injuries and elective procedures, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Traumatic upper and lower limb cases, Elective Reconstructive Surgery breast, facial, lower limb, skin cancer, sarcoma and the Regional Burns Service. The role delivers high-quality physiotherapy care in various settings outpatients including dressings, consultant and multidisciplinary clinics, rehabilitation unit within the Physiotherapy Department, hydrotherapy and therapy-led hand trauma clinics. It also involves working in the inpatient setting participating in the trauma ward round and supporting the team on the wards.The role involves delivering advanced assessments, developing and implementing individualised treatment plans and promoting optimal recovery and functional independence. As part of the regional specialty service, you will offer a person-centred approach working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive evidence-based care.CPD is provided within job planned time, and support through peer supervision from the Team Leads.

• Interview Date Tuesday, 08 October 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week

Main duties of the job

Performing advanced assessments, developing tailored rehabilitation programmes and utilising specialised techniques such as splinting, scar management and manual therapy to enhance recovery.

To provide physiotherapy support for patients as in-patients, in outpatient clinics and on the day units as applicable to role.

To provide an advisory service to patients, their families, physiotherapists, consultants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in tertiary and secondary care, both locally and regionally.

To develop and provide specialist education and training to nursing, medical and physiotherapy staff and any other members of the MDT in order to optimise each patient's outcome and invest in the learning and development of people.

To be responsible for own continued professional development.

Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate) to be part of the weekend cover.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of �1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a highly complex patient group within the Plastic Surgery Directorate encompassing adult and paediatric burns, plastic surgery and hand therapy at both in and out-patient levels
• To rotate within the speciality every 6 months working across in patients, outpatients, adults and paediatrics

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

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Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
• Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of undertaking research projects
• Knowledge of current NHS initiatives e.g. National Service Frameworks, Improving Working Lives

SKILLS

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
• Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Specialist treatment skills e.g. Manual Therapy, Splinting

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post-grad experience including working at senior level within Burns and Plastic Surgery/Musculoskeletal setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations

Desirable

• Previous experience at advanced level
• Experience of carrying out audit projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

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317-2024-34-024