University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Band 5 Physiotherapists to work in our large Therapy Services department, working in acute care, on a variety of wards as part of our therapy workforce. You will have the opportunity to work in many different clinical areas, with rotations lasting 6 months, enabling you to expand your knowledge and develop robust skills in acute care. UHS is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and is fast paced and busy so if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic Physio looking for a challenge, we would love to hear from you.

This post is part of the wider Therapy Services department and therefore you will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We run a 7-day therapy service so weekend working, on a roster basis, will be expected as part of your working hours. This will include covering Bank Holidays and being part of our overnight acute respiratory on-call rota.

You will be working alongside advanced and specialist clinicians in all areas, and will have access to regular supervision, training, development, and a personal development plan. Our excellent appraisal programme also includes a one-year preceptorship programme for new graduates.

This post is suitable for either an experienced Band 5, wanting to experience a wider variety of acute rotations than most hospitals offer, or a newly qualified Physiotherapist graduating before March 2025 and looking to transition from student to qualified professional.

Our B5 rotations are for 6 months each and initially you will slot into vacancies, being able to request rotations when these are due to change. We currently provide rotations in over 14 different clinical specialities, including respiratory, cystic fibrosis, critical care, cardiac, vascular, cancer, surgery, paediatrics, medicine, frailty, AMU/ED, orthopaedics, outpatients, and neurology.

Summary of the role: Provide assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of pathologies. Support patient discharges, with the support of the wider MDT. Engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others. Support students and therapy technicians. Develop a network of relationships with partner agencies to deliver the best possible care for patients across organisational boundaries. Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. All staff are expected to work flexibly to support a 7-day service.

Essential skills and qualifications: Qualified Physiotherapist HCPC registered, or in the process of applying. Happy working alone, making autonomous decisions, as well as part of a wider team. Good communicator (verbal and written) Clear desire for wanting to work at UHS given in your application form. Clear desire for acute hospital rotational post given in application form. Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems.

Desirable skills: Previous experience working in an acute hospital as a student, or B5 Physiotherapist Previous experience working at UHS on a student placement (please reference in employment section of form)

Please note:

1. This is a face-to-face interview, being held in person at University Hospital Southampton, England, and NOT held digitally. There will be a practical task, as well as questions, so please dress accordingly.

2. The interview date for this post will be on 1st Nov 2024, please ensure you can travel and attend in person on this date. Additional dates, may be possible.

3. Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.

4. We appreciate people taking the time to write and submit applications, however those written using AI, or a computer system, might not be considered.

5. We are looking for Physiotherapists who can join us BEFORE March 2025, so please do not apply if you are qualifying in the summer of 2025, instead send your details to: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk to be notified of future opportunities.

6. We do not accept CV applications.

We welcome enquiries and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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You are working in an orthopaedic ward and the consultant asks you to use the continuous passive movement machine (CPM) on a patient who is struggling with knee extension following a total knee replacement. What would you do?1. Provide the CPM as requested by the consultant.2. Discuss further with the consultant to determine clinical need.3. Apply the CPM as requested and discuss with your supervisor.

Please choose an answer from above, and in one sentence, give a reason why you have chosen this response.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current or pending HCPC registration
• Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
• Experience of working with support staff
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous on-call experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Rd,

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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