Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team working in a variety of settings across North Staffordshire.

This is a rotational post which consists of 4 monthly rotations covering a wide range of specialties.  This may include – Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology OP, Neurological Rehabilitation – inpatients & community, pulmonary rehabilitation, D2A inpatients and general domiciliary visits.

You will provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments across a variety of clinical settings, for example, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Community Hospitals and Community Home Visits.

You will work as part of a uni/multi-disciplinary team/agencies to provide services for a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and can offer full-time and part-time options.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Physiotherapist you will assess and have an awareness of a variety of MSK, neurological and respiratory conditions.

As part of this role you will be expected to,

• Assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.
• Ability to support patients with rehabilitation and self-management/ strategies
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We can offer

• Training during the speciality
• Support from a variety of teams, including friendly, experienced senior Physiotherapists, Nursing colleagues and the wider MDT
• Support with Continuing Professional Development and Preceptorship available
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and participate in service development

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached  full job description and person specification for more details on this role.