Rotational Physiotherapist

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, newly qualified and existing Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our friendly team of Therapists working on a rotational basis across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

We can offer:

• Pre-registration positions at Band 4 until HCPC registration is complete (this would be once confirmation of passing degree had been obtained at the end of your studies)
• Preceptorship programme for all newly qualified therapists in first year of practice
• Weekly training / taught CPD sessions / regular supervision and mentorship
• Protected SPA time for professional development

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/ interpret and manage own caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

Please note: After a period of training and completion of competencies, respiratory on-call is expected to be worked by all our band 5 Physiotherapists.  All staff are expected to work across a seven day service as required on a rota basis.

Training for newly qualified

We offer a robust training and development programme and a competency system for all our band 5's and provide support for development opportunities.

Our Band 5 positions are rotational and cover:

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Critical care
• Orthopaedics
• MSK outpatients
• Oncology
• Inpatient Stroke
• Front door services including ED
• Acute Adult Respiratory
• Acute Respiratory Paediatrics
• **Cross-organisational rotations (**including MPFT, RJAH and SCHT available as service enables)
• All rotations have a robust competency framework and mentorship system with appraisals at regular periods across the rotation with a full appraisal annually. You are supported by a stable team of experienced staff, headed by a Therapy-led Management Team. We have also established peer group sessions across both sites to help new starters have a point of contact for help or concerns.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.