Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-COM2517
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CRH/HRI
- Town
- Calderdale and Huddersfield
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/07/2025
Employer heading
Rotational Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
CHFT are looking for Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotation. We are looking to recruit to a number of positions to fill in the near future and so would welcome applications from qualified Physiotherapists.
Our rotational Physiotherapists are offered supervision and training as they move through a variety of rotations in hospital and community settings. Rotations offered include:
MSK Outpatients, Respiratory, Stroke (in-patient and community), Acute In-patients (Medicine and Surgery), Community Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care and Reablement.
Candidates must have previous NHS experience either as an under graduate or post graduate to be eligible to apply for this post.
All interviews will be conducted in person. Depending on the number of successful applicants, there may be an initial face-to-face group interview, followed by a one-on-one interview for those who progress. Successful candidates must attend both stages of the interview process.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description for details of duties associated with this post and a full list of rotations
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. The trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for delivery of service.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for details of duties associated with this post and a full list of rotations.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Relevant Degree/Diploma
- Registered with HCPC
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF’S/ Local and National initiatives
- Candidate must have previous NHS experience as a postgraduate or undergraduate
Desirable criteria
- Member of Professional Body
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Undergraduate/post graduate experience in a wide range of clinical areas
- Can demonstrate good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records.
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Previous experience working at Band 5 level.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
- Computer literate
- Access to transport to fulfill community rotations
Desirable criteria
- Current full UK driving license
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
- Vicky Jackson-Furness
- Job title
- In patient Therapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 343433
- Additional information
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