Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 289-CS-17
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
An opportunity exists for a General Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Therapy Service team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital. The Therapy Services Department is committed to providing an excellent environment for professional growth and offers regular training, supervision and support for career progression. Our overall aim is to provide the highest standards of care to patients through the provision of evidence informed practice.
Please keep a personal statement to no more than 700 words. It is also anticipated that the job vacancy will close much earlier than stated therefore please apply asap.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
They will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
They will use evidence based principles/current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
The post holder will experience through rotations in Respiratory, Medical rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal out patients, Hand therapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Paediatrics, Emergency Department, Pelvic Health and at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
The post holder is expected to consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in CPD
The post holder is expected to actively participate in seven day working and the out of hours oncall service.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your work, including the management of patients in your care.
- To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner, with regular supervision from your supervisor.
- To determine the patients’ understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patient’s rehabilitation potential. This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as dysphasia, deafness, and dementia, mental health problems or speak English as a second language or who have difficulty accepting their diagnosis.
PROFESSIONAL
- To maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
- To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes of professional conduct at all times.
- To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice and active participation in the in-service training program and to maintain a CPD portfolio.
ORGANISATIONAL
- To achieve effective daily management of a caseload of patients including prioritisation of clinical work, meetings and training, working flexibly according to staffing levels.
- To carry an identified bleep as required by rotation, and be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions.
- To make appropriate referrals to other physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, and co-ordinate intervention for joint sessions as required.
- To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of social services reports, discharge letters etc.
EFFORT
- To carry out assessment and treatment using manual and therapeutic handling techniques which require moderate to high physical effort and concentration, frequently during each working day.
- To comply with the trust manual handling policy at all times.
- To work alone at times, depending on rotation, eg domiciliary settings
- To deal sensitively with patients who have a high level of anxiety or aggression due to, for example, pain, fear, or dementia.
General
Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of special interest group
Experience and achievements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of clinical placements in an acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- Demonstrates experience working as part of an MDT on clinical placement
Desirable criteria
- Previous related work/voluntary experience
- Evidence of working in a non-clinical team
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates basic knowledge and application of a range of assessment techniques and treatment interventions used in a variety of clinical settings
- Identifies challenges of working in an acute hospital setting
- Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
- Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- Demonstrates evidence of understanding and application of CPD requirements outlined by the HCPC
- Demonstrates the use of professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of specific responsibilities eg committee membership
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanna Aguilar
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07785331538
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