Physiotherapist

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Stockport NHS

Location: Stepping Hill Hospital

Ward/Dept:

Hours: 02/06 - ongoing

Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri (days/hrs negotiable). 8-4

Pay Rates - Day: £20.15

Why might this job interest you?

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your physiotherapy career within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Responsibilities of this job role

• To perform advanced holistic triage and assessment of patients with multi-system symptom presentation associated with complex physical, emotional and psychological health
• To develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme
• Where appropriate to work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care services, third sector services and social prescribing, education and social services, to ensure the delivery of a seamless and high quality service.
• To be responsible for a caseload and work without direct supervision. Indirect supervision from the clinical lead will be via regular formal training, 1:1 sessions, peer review and case studies. Access to advice and support from a clinical or team lead and MDT is available
• To provide support to MDT and cover for absent colleagues as required.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To act as an advocate for patients and their families when necessary.
• To carryout risk assessment in line with Trust/National Protocol.
• To anticipate care needs and develop individual patient centred intervention and management plans
• To ensure patient care and planned therapeutic interventions are supported by available evidence base and experiential knowledge, and are in accordance with Code of Professional conduct.
• To keep up to date with professional standards, keep abreast of recent literature and adhere to NICE guidance

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• Previous experience as a Band 5 or 6 Physiotherapist
• Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
• Experience working with individuals with Long Term Health Conditions and conditions within allocated specialities
• Experience supporting junior staff, support staff
• HCPC registered.
• Degree In Physiotherapy or equivalent.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.