Bank Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist

Job summary

***Although this post is advertised as a Physiotherapist we also encourage Occupational Therapist to apply. ***

Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to undertake a significant clinical workload, providing care to patients with a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems.

Review referrals for appropriateness, and then assess and treat accordingly.

Comprehensively assess complex patients referred to the team, considering their physical, psychological and functional skills - approaching the Clinical Specialist or Band 7 therapist for further advice as required.

****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****

Main duties of the job

• To enable Physiotherapy to provide Therapy Skills within the inpatient service
• To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards
• To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams
• To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted: 12 November 2024

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 176-B-6276607-C

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Experience

• Wide variety of fieldwork placements in core rotations
• Review of 2 Fieldwork Educator final reports

Knowledge

• Able to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to present information in logical concise manner

Aptitudes

• Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload
• Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care
• Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice

Other requirements

• Independently mobile to access all work sites within job role i.e. Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)