Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2024 |
| Location: | Kettering, NN14 1QF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0365-24-0507 |
Summary
Physiotherapist Glendon Wood Hospital Full Time - 37.5 Hours Now is an extremely exciting time to join the company with the new opening of our new state of the art hospital facility, Glendon Wood Hospital. This is an extension of services currently offered at Woodland Hospital including the Physiotherapy. We have embraced our Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) and have made significant length of stay reductions with improved patient related outcomes measures. We are looking to recruit to the position of Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team on a full time contracted basis. This role would suit a Physiotherapist with an interest in orthopaedic outpatients and elective orthopaedic inpatients. The role will suit a confident, competent, independent, committed and flexible physiotherapist who has the knowledge base and skills that can be developed around the services that we offer. Continued support and development At Woodland Hospital we are working towards a 7-day service and are therefore looking to expand our team to assist with the weekend working rota if required. On call is not required. Your duties will include: Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes, progressing and regressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification in an in-patient and out-patient setting. Use sound rationale to solve problems and treat, sometimes moderately complex, patients within scope of practice without overcomplicating matters whilst working independently Sound ability to use dynamic risk assessment and manual handling skills to ensure patient and environmental safety during treatment plans Effective planning and utilisation of assistants, prioritisation of patients to ensure timely safe discharge from the ward Providing patient education and advice at all stages throughout the patient journey, face to face and by telephone. Manage your own case load in inpatients/outpatients as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments and fully utilise own computer diary. To act in a professional manner at all times respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality High regard and implementation of health and safety procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times Excellent communication, customer care and customer service skills. A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning, evidence based practice and personal development. A good standard of IT literacy and use the electronic patient records system. An active involvement in the day to day running of the department and service development Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team What you will bring with you: BSc Honours Degree in Physiotherapy Be HCPC and CSP registered Experience and evidence of working as a Physiotherapist in an Orthopaedic Inpatient and MSK Outpatient setting as a qualified therapist. Evidence of CPD in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal/ orthopaedic cases/ basic respiratory skills Highly organised and demonstrate the ability to work confidently and effectively both in a team and independently. In return we offer: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.