Rotational Physiotherapist - Physiotherapy inDartford inDartford PUBLISHED
TUE 10 DEC 2024
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust rPnKt7V5
In this position, the physiotherapist will participate in a four-monthly rotation to deliver care in multiple specialities and contribute to teaching programs while supporting senior staff. The role requires active participation in an integrated discharge team and the Acute Frailty Unit, and it involves working a 7-day service schedule. Candidates should be effective team members, promoting physiotherapy within the interdisciplinary team and maintaining strong communication with medical and nursing staff. Informal visits for shortlisted candidates will be available, and further inquiries can be directed to Stuart Waterman.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills to join the Physiotherapy team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. You will be based at Darent Valley Hospital. Rotations will include intensive care, stroke, acute medicine/respiratory and orthopaedics, MSK outpatients, 7 day working in an Integrated Discharge team and a rehabilitation role at an off-site unit.
A professional attitude is essential along with the skills to work in a busy acute setting. The post is for a qualified Physiotherapist.
Essential experience required:
BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration or shortly pending for new graduates
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Evidence of clinical placements in core areas.
Informal visits will be available to shortlisted candidates only.
For further information and an informal discussion about the post please contact Stuart Waterman )
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
To participate in the four-monthly rotation which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward and department settings.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service in each speciality including services in orthopaedics, neurology, medicine, including care of the elderly, surgery and ITU, out-patients and hydrotherapy and respiratory care, integrated discharge team and Acute Frailty Unit
To take part in the teaching programme of each unit and the service to further own level of knowledge and clinical skills.
To be an effective team member within each speciality and support the relevant senior/superintendent physiotherapist.
To promote the role of physiotherapy within the inter-professional team, and ensure that good communication exists with the medical, nursing and other professional staff.
When on rotation working with the admission services to work to provide care across a 7 day service delivering care 08:00 - 20:00
About us
The Job Description for this post details the main responsibilities for this band 5 physiotherapy post
The specific responsibilities are divided into
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibilities
Professional Responsibilities
Educational and Development Responsibilities
There are also some General Trust responsibilities detailed as part of the role
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