Senior Physiotherapist- Static Orthopaedics

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

About

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust’s successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.

The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.

If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.

Key details

Location

Site: Darent Valley Hospital
Address: Dareth Wood Road
Town: Dartford
Postcode: DA2 8DA
Major / Minor Region: Kent

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent (includes on call commitment)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 6

Specialty

Main area: Physiotherapy
Interview date: 31/01/2025

Job overview

The post holder will provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to the Orthopaedic therapy team including specific caseloads within Trauma and Elective care.

The post requires the individual to be part of a specialist-integrated team providing assessment and treatment to patients acutely recovering from orthopaedic injuries/surgery as either planned procedures or emergency admissions. Providing clinical expertise, leadership and staff supervision for the orthopaedic wards.

Candidates

Essential experience required:

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience to include participation in audit or other evidence based clinical practice activity.
• Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
• Evidence of participation in In-service training.
• HCPC registration and CSP membership.

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Key areas within the post:

• To lead in the assessment and management of patients post orthopaedic surgery or soft tissue/bony injuries (in both inpatient and outpatient settings).
• To provide specialist teaching to junior staff and the wider MDT.
• To provide acute post-operative patients with recommendations for a holistic and thorough ongoing management plan.
• To assess, rehab and discharge plan for patients on the orthopaedic ward.
• To manage a large varied caseload, prioritising and delegating appropriately.
• To deputise for the band 7 in their absence.
• To actively participate and contribute to the development of the service.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential criteria

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HPCP registration
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable criteria

• Member of Special Interest Group or Branch

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Significant experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
• Participation in in-service training programmes.
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• Up to date with professional practice and new research.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Katherine Dillow
Job title: Team Lead - Orthopaedics
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01322428586