Senior Physiotherapist - Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly-motivated Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic service at UCLH is a busy department, working over different sites; Trauma Orthopaedics in the UCLH main building and Elective Orthopaedics in the new elective centre at Grafton Way Building. The team is led by over 20 consultants who specialise in a range of elective and trauma work. UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services across 8 sites. As part of our continued vision to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and word-class research, UCLH will be increasing the provision of surgical services by opening a new hospital.
You will be part of the Orthopaedic therapy team, which provides services across a number of specialist areas. These include: inpatient Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Day Surgery, Joint School and the Virtual Fracture Clinic. Sound orthopaedic assessment, treatment and discharge planning skills are essential.
Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 6 months previous experience as a senior physiotherapist in orthopaedics, excellent communication, IT and organisation skills and be able to work flexibly within a busy team. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and those with a variety of complex needs.
Main duties of the job
To provide an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients admitted to the inpatient wards and day surgery unit at UCLH.
To provide advanced assessment and acute injury management advice within the virtual fracture clinic, with training and support.
To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.
To provide advanced neuro-musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatments for trauma and orthopaedic patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.
To provide advanced assessment, treatment & discharge planning pre- and post-operatively, to minimise length of stay and optimise patient rehabilitation.
To provide high quality, evidence-based care to service users.
To provide experienced advice, guidance and information within this area to patients, health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and other non-professionals.
To deputise for senior physiotherapy staff within the Virtual Fracture Clinic and the inpatient physiotherapy team as required.
To clinically supervise and guide the professional work of less experienced physiotherapists, support staff and students as appropriate, while complying with professional and departmental standards of practice
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
At UCLH, we are committed to continually improving, to provide high quality care, and this post offers great opportunity for personal and service development. You will receive regular supervision and participate in a structured inservice training programme in a supportive learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to supervise less experienced colleagues and students.
To participate in service development projects/audits/quality improvement to enhance the service and improve patient care.
To be an integral member of the Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, contributing to the management of the staff and service, with particular regard for all aspects of clinical governance.
To work across inpatient elective and trauma orthopaedics, virtual fracture clinic, joint school and day surgery services
To participate in 7 day service rota, including extended hours and weekend working
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist
- Awareness of current evidence pertaining to physiotherapy interventions within the acute orthopaedic setting
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of a relevant orthopaedic Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a qualified physiotherapist within the national health service; including experience in orthopaedics, and 3 or more of the following areas: - Respiratory - Surgery - General medicine - Neurology - Musculoskeletal outpatients - Care of the Elderly - Rehabilitation
- Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS acute inpatient orthopaedic setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Band 6 physiotherapist in an NHS musculoskeletal outpatients setting
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in an acute orthopaedic setting
- Evidence of clear understanding of core physiotherapy skills and processes
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and well established assessment and treatment skills
- Evidence of effective discharge planning skills, including liaising with MDT colleagues and appropriate support agencies
- Evidence of an understanding of multi-disciplinary issues and knowledge of the skills required to work efficiently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation
- Competent IT skills
COMMUNICATION
Essential criteria
- A good command of both written and spoken English
- Evidence of an understanding of the skills required ensuring effective communication
PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and supervising junior staff including the use of personal development plans/individual performance reviews
- Has attended Clinical Educator's Study Day
- Experience of teaching and supervising physiotherapy students
- Evidence of maintaining own professional development
- Able to motivate self, colleagues and patients
QUALITY & SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current issues and legislation regarding health and social services
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to the work environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of the research and development process including audit.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS & WORK PATTERN
Essential criteria
- Conducts self in a professional, confident and approachable manner.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to service delivery needs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS, including PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential criteria
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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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
- Job Description (PDF, 816.3KB)
- Functional Requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
- UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)