Job Description

Job Title:

Physiotherapist

Grade:

Band 5

Trust:

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Locations:

South Tyneside Hospital, Harton Ln, South Shields NE34 0PL / Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Rd, Sunderland SR4 7TP

Hours:

37.5 per week, between Monday to Sunday

Pay rate:

17.13 per hour (exc WTD)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team within the acute medical team at South Tyneside and Sunderland Hospitals. The post holder will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team delivering physiotherapy to effectively treat a variety of different conditions and pathologies on the inpatient wards, facilitate hospital discharge and provide rehabilitation towards patient centred goals.

Role Details:

To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.

To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training as appropriate.

To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

Support patient self-management and secondary prevention.

Communicate with clients and their carers information regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and expected goals.

Management of own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the clinics in which you work.

Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in the management of a caseload with a high proportion of increased risk patients and be able to demonstrate referral pathways.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Be HCPC registered.

Be able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent

Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory, Neurology and Musculoskeletal
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 17.13 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 85513