Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity at Band 6 level to gain experience in the specialist area of orthopaedics and working with patient with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Working with full support from well-staffed teams you will gain experience in the following areas on 9 monthly rotations:

• Spinal cord injuries including advanced cardio-respiratory care on ITU as well as neuro-rehabilitation
• Adult musculoskeletal unit which includes out-patients, rehabilitation and pain management programmes
• Elective orthopaedics – including joint reconstruction, foot and ankle, spinal surgery and pre-admission
• Orthopaedic oncology service which includes post-operative surgery and rehabilitation
• Upper limb unit which includes experience with Brachial plexus injuries, shoulder dysfunction/surgery and peripheral nerve injury
• Limb Reconstruction Unit - Adult and Children services

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at Stanmore or at Bolsover street during MSK rotation and will be required to work on a weekend rota . They will be part of  twilight rota (when working with in-patients team.)

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme. To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspects of clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problem case sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior colleagues is available if required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates must refer to the job description and person specification for this post in their application to be considered for shortlisting.

If shortlisted candidates are expected to attend  a Face to Face interview at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.