Job Description

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join the acute medical physiotherapy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This proactive team covers many speciality wards including cardiorespiratory, haematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and care of the elderly. We also cover the respiratory caseload on the Children's ward and provide respiratory care and rehabilitation on the 5 bedded respiratory support unit as required.



We are a friendly physiotherapy team who strive to provide excellent patient care with compassion, dignity and respect.



We are seeking applicants with some experience working within the acute setting. You must have up to date knowledge and experience of current developments and drivers within the wider healthcare setting, specifically around discharge planning.



The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. Senior staff have individual supervision and peer support as well as access to training.



The Trust provides clinical placements for students from Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham and the successful applicant will have experience of supervising under-graduate students.



To work with the Lead Senior Physiotherapist in Medicine to co-ordinate and monitor an effective and efficient service to meet the needs of the inpatients referred across Medicine



To manage autonomously, a complex inpatient caseload requiring Physiotherapy and selective Occupational Therapy assessments on dedicated medical wards.



To be responsible for Training, Supervision and Appraisals of more junior staff.



To participate in the 7 day service to the medical, surgical and critical care wards and the emergency on-call respiratory service.



To work with the Head of Physiotherapy and other senior physiotherapy colleagues to monitor, evaluate and develop existing services in Medicine and Acute care in line with the changing needs of the Trust.



As services develop, there may be opportunities to gain experience working within our Acute Care Therapy Team.



We provide a full range of district general services including urgent and emergency care, specialist children's services, maternity and community midwifery. We also offer primary care through several GP practices. Our vision is to achieve exceptional care provided by exceptional people. Our mission is to bring our people, communities and partners together; providing patient care we can all be proud of. Your energy and leadership will be critical to our success.



We are firmly rooted in the founding principles of the NHS, and we have built on this by "Leading the Chesterfield Way" and with our Proud to CARE values. This means leading with care, openness, integrity and embedding an inclusive culture. We know that people have a life and responsibilities outside of work and we offer flexibility and an extensive range of support to care for your physical and mental wellbeing



Please see the for further information about the role and job requirements.



Please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Cooke on 01246 512173 or lisa.cooke32@nhs.net if you have any questions.