B5 Rotational Physiotherapist

This post is a Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover from January – August 2025 . The role will involved Respiratory (including ITU and HDU), and being part of a 7 day working service and oncalls Main duties of the job To provide a high standard physiotherapy service within each rotation undertaken To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations of physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service, or a particular patient type, working with and without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work should be routinely evaluated. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To liaise effectively with other disciplines To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams’ clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May assist the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. To undertake training / study to ensure competency to participate in on-call and emergency duties as a lone practitioner within the trust, and thereafter to participate regularly in on-call and emergency duties as lone practitioner within the trust. About us Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Suitable Physiotherapy Qualification HCPC registered Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential A wide range of clinical experience Demonstration of CPD Desirable Experience within the NHS Experience of MDT working Knowledge Essential Demonstrates significance of documentation Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning Competent IT skills Understanding of NHS pressures Other Essential Within easy access of hospital site for oncalls Desirable Car driver Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 343-6805075-FM-AG

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