Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy Inpatient North CBU
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-ICG24-005-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Park
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
North CBU inpatient services St Georges Park, Morpeth, have an opportunity for a full time Band 6 Chartered and HCPC Registered Physiotherapist to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with proven experience of working within an inpatient setting, with mental health experience, or a similar type of clinical setting with transferable skills
The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional skill development, Multi-Disciplinary Team working & staff and service user education as well as the experience of contributing to service development.
You will have:
- sound core clinical skills to ensure effective service delivery of a wide range of conditions from all areas of physiotherapy.
- be responsible for the specialist assessment, management of interventions for service users who have a variety of complex needs, diverse presentations.
- excellent communication skills to enhance and develop working relationships within the MDT.
The role requires organisational skills, the ability to problem solve and be able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service. Participation and delivering In Service Training is required, together with the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged.
An informal visit to our department is welcomed
For further information please contact Tracy Eccleston Team Lead 01670 501735
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the specialist assessment and management and physiotherapy service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physiotherapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or Neurological conditions.
To manage and provide on-going specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.
To facilitate the delivery of Physiotherapy Student Education within the clinical setting.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by the team lead.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd April 2024
Closing date : 7th May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
essential and desirable criteria
Essential criteria
- Physiotherapy Degree
- Experience of working with service users, family and carers in delivery of treatment plans
- HCPC
- core clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- CSP member
- working with complex mental and physical health conditions
- MDT working / external providers
core skills
Essential criteria
- MDT working
- assessment process
Desirable criteria
- student education
- physical and mental health presentations
essential and desirable criteria
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with service users, family and carers in delivery of treatment plans
Desirable criteria
- presentation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Eccleston
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 501735
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