Senior Physiotherapist - Acute Medicine

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Current professional registration (HCPC) is required for this post

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy i.e. degree
• HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Relevant post-graduate qualification or studies - i.e. PG Cert/Diploma/recognised relevant courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 months recent NHS experience as registered Physiotherapist
• Evidence of UK-based clinical experience within acute hospital environment
• Evidence of supporting junior staff/students

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of completion of student educators course at a UK learning institution

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of NHS systems and processes i.e. discharge planning
• Evidence of achievement of relevant B5 core physiotherapy competencies
• Evidence of completion of Respiratory/on-call competencies and participation in Physiotherapy on-call rota in current or very recent post

Desirable criteria

• Member of relevant special interest group
• Working knowledge of equipment services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• New JD & PS Band 6 Physiotherapist Acute Medicine (PDF, 440.4KB)
• Additional Information (PDF, 308.1KB)
• Our Promise (PDF, 313.3KB)
• Remarkable People (PDF, 3.4MB)