We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Physiotherapist to join the Older Person's Medicine Physiotherapy team based between the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. This is a permanent rotational post. Rotational areas include front of house, older persons medicine wards at RVI and Freeman, orthopaedic rehabilitation ward and day units. The team works closely with OT, nursing and medical colleagues and this post would be supported by experienced Band 7 Physiotherapists across the Older Person's Medicine wards and work closely, when appropriate, with the Integrated Falls and Day Units Band 7s as well as a Clinical Specialist in Frailty.

There is opportunity for supervision and mentorship of students, band 2 - 4s and band 5 rotational physiotherapists.

• Interview Date Wednesday 22 January 2025
• 33 Hours 45 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

Close working relationships are essential across the team and the successful applicant would need to be flexible and a good team worker, as well as maintaining the vision of delivering the highest standards of physiotherapy care to the patients within their remit.

The post holder will be part of a senior network for peer support and professional development and will also contribute to the training of Band 5 Physiotherapists, assistant staff and students on placement.

There is opportunity to be involved in service development and encouragement and support will be given to enable a project or audit to be undertaken during each rotation.

You will be required to work as part of the OPM weekend rota and respiratory night on call rota.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to a complex patient group on Older Peoples Medicine.
• Senior posts are designed to consolidate and build on skills and academic knowledge gained during the first two years post graduation allowing the physiotherapist an opportunity to spend longer in specific areas of work enabling further development of more specialist clinical and managerial competencies.

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.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities
• Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process

Desirable

• Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
• Knowledge of current NHS issues e.g. NSF's Improving Working Lives

SKILLS

Essential

• Organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to personal and service development
• Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Specialist treatment skills e.g. manual therapy

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a junior physiotherapist in a rotational post providing a broad range of experience across the core areas of physiotherapy
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience in a senior rotational scheme
• Experience of working with patients with physical health problems e.g. stroke, mobility problems

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registered with Health & Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society Of Physiotherapists
• Involvement in relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest groups

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

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317-2024-47-042