Rotational Physiotherapist

Job overview

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our welcoming and successful team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.  Together we are proud to deliver the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience.

The successful applicant will be able demonstrate clinical knowledge relevant to the core rotations in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Critical Care and Frailty.

We are looking for an individual who is flexible to the needs of the service and who has excellent time management and communication skills.  The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service.  If you are looking for a busy, yet supportive and friendly department we would welcome your application.

Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing.  Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.

The successful applicant will be supported with their development by more senior staff in each of the different clinical areas. They will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated training sessions for our rotational physiotherapists which happen monthly and to receive peer support through our buddy system.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the Physiotherapy service, under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Hours will be worked to support seven day service delivery where appropriate.
• This is a rotational post and as such there is a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across a range of specialities, in accordance with workload priorities. May require participation within a community rotation.
• To participate in the respiratory on-call service following completion of a comprehensive training and supervision package.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To carry out accepted Physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques with patients referred to the service and to use clinical judgement as a skilled professional in line with HCPC standards. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team towards the total health care of patients.  To delegate appropriate clinical tasks to Physiotherapy Assistants, Technical Instructors or Assistant Practitioners and monitor outcomes. To ensure effective communication and reporting take place at all times to maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery. To ensure accurate records are kept in line with Trust standards. To ensure high personal standards of work are maintained. To work flexibly; to undertake other duties required by the service as instructed by the Head of Physiotherapy.