Band 6 Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Job overview

Across the sites of Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) we are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with a special interest in Orthopaedics to join our friendly and highly skilled team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and support staff on a full-time basis.

The post will include rotations in trauma, community and elective inpatients. You will be able to provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for their patients, as well as having excellent communication skills. The post involves close working with the MDT to provide evidence-based patient-centred care in a variety of settings. In return you will receive regular supervision and support, as well as training and career development opportunities.

We are a dynamic and driven service, with lots of opportunities for involvement in service development as we work towards the goal of establishing the best care and treatment for our patients throughout their journey at BHRUT.

The post will include weekend and twilight working.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service, as determined by your area of speciality, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries

To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, Band 5 staff and students on placement

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

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.