Band 6 Physiotherapist -ERAN

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Band 6 Physiotherapist -ERAN

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: beda09735c9a419b8a39840dc23e2b62

Full Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a motivated band 6 Physiotherapist. You will have responsibility for your own case load, working without direct supervision. You will be confident in all aspects of clinical duties and implementing individual treatment plans. Access to advice and support from senior staff will always be available if required.
This role is a community based role caring for patients who have undergone lower limb joint replacement surgery and also patients who have sustained fractures of the pelvis and hips.
This post would suit a newly qualified or qualifying physiotherapist who is seeking to commence their career in a friendly and supportive environment., The band 5 physiotherapist will have responsibility for assessing and treating their own caseload of patients and maintaining the associated records. As an autonomous practitioner they will be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, delegating as appropriate to support workers.
Regular supervision is provided by experienced band 6 and 7 therapists and takes the form of formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, caseload discussion and formal clinical supervision sessions. The structure of the therapy teams at Southend ensures that there is always access to advice and support from a senior therapist. The team is managed by a senior nurse who will support the day to day.
The band 6 physiotherapist role with in this team does not involve on calls or weekend. the role is Monday to Friday., We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress, + To provide physiotherapy specific assessment and intervention
+ To facilitate safe discharge from the service
+ To contribute to service development and support evidence based practice
+ To prioritise and delegate in order to support the fast pace of the service
+ To provide timely and accurate communication with the MDT
+ To maintain accurate clinical records

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve., Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.