Physiotherapist - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Whiteleaf Centre, HP20 1EG

Ward/Dept: Physiotherapy - Covering Sapphire, Ruby, Opal and Amber wards.

Hours: 37.5 hours

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri - 8.30-4.30 or 9-5

Pay Rates - Day: £22.99 per hour

Why might this job interest you?

The purpose of the role is to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients admitted to the wards at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. The Whiteleaf Centre has 4 wards (2 acute, 1 rehab and 1 older adults - mixed Dementia and functioning mental health). The role will include assessing and treating patients with complex long term neurological conditions, MSK conditions, and mobility difficulties and supporting physical activity on the wards along with the Physical Fitness Practitioner and Physiotherapy Technical Instructors. You will have responsibility for supervising junior staff and physiotherapy students, and for supporting the professional lead in service development and quality improvement projects. You will be working alongside a broad multi-disciplinary team facilitating holistic care.

Responsibilities of this job role

• Deliver safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the mental health inpatient wards at the Whiteleaf Centre.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• Independently manage clinical need and prioritisation across own caseload.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise.
• Develop, deliver and co-ordinate personalised intervention and management plans and discharge planning.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

- Professional Qualification, BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy

- Professional Registration (HCPC)

- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio or training demonstrating advanced knowledge of rehabilitation

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.