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Acute Medicine Physiotherapist

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Dec 21

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must have HCPC registration, a physiotherapy degree, band 5 rotations, relevant NHS experience, and skills in supervision, teaching, and project development.
  • You will assess and treat patients, supervise and mentor staff, engage in CPD, and participate in weekend and on-call services as needed based on demand.

Requirements

  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Completion of band 5 rotations. This includes experience in the relevant clinical areas, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgical/ICU, Elderly Care, Neuro, Outpatients.
  • Relevant Acute Medicine postgrad NHS experience
  • Multidisciplinary working.
  • Training and supervision to support all physiotherapy staff and students.
  • Sound knowledge of physiotherapy in the relevant area
  • Interpersonal skills including clear, concise and effective verbal and written reports.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a variable caseload.
  • Basic management skills.
  • Member of relevant clinical interest group (E.g. ACPRC)
  • CSP member
  • Experience of research
  • Band 6 Acute Medicine Experience
  • Experience in development of a project or service.
  • Facilitation skills
  • Supervisory and appraisal skills.
  • Teaching skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service by assessing and treating patients with complex presentations
  • Supervise and mentor newly qualified physiotherapists, technicians, assistants, and students while contributing to the education of multidisciplinary team (MDT) staff
  • Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and actively participate in departmental activities
  • Take part in the weekend and on-call service as required
  • Weekend working commitments will be determined based on service demands

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Acute Medicine Physiotherapist position?

Essential qualifications include HCPC Registration and a Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Is experience in acute medicine necessary for this role?

Yes, relevant Acute Medicine post-graduate NHS experience is a requirement for this position.

Will I have the opportunity to supervise other staff members?

Yes, as a senior clinician, you will supervise, educate, and appraise physiotherapists, support staff, and students.

Are there professional development opportunities available?

Yes, the department is committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and offers strong mentorship and career development opportunities.

Will I have to work weekends or be on call?

Yes, participation in weekend and on-call services may be required, with commitments based on service demands.

Is previous experience in multidisciplinary working important?

Yes, experience in multidisciplinary working is one of the essential criteria for this role.

What qualities are necessary for effective delivery of the physiotherapy service?

Strong interpersonal skills, computer literacy, sound organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure with a variable caseload are essential.

Are there any desirable criteria for applicants?

Yes, desirable criteria include membership in relevant clinical interest groups, experience of research, and prior involvement in the development of a project or service.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support work-life balance?

The Trust promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working patterns to meet the needs of both staff and the service.

Does the Trust have any initiatives for sustainability?

Yes, the Trust is committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition, with environmentally responsible practices embedded in care delivery and operations.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.