Band 6 Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The role of the Band 6 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist is to provide a skilled level of physiotherapeutic intervention to orthopaedic patients of any age in the hospital. The Band 6 will also carry out non-clinical duties, assist in the training of qualified staff, assistants and students and will contribute to the development of the service.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity

To assist with the day-to-day running of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Team, including prioritisation and delegation of workload.

2. To participate in the Orthopaedic Weekend Service Rota.

3. The staff member may be required to work their contracted hours between 6am to 8pm covering 7 days a week.

4. To maintain a high standard of documentation and accurate problem orientated medical records.

5. To assist with audit and evaluation of record keeping.

6. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice Projects, audit, outcome measures, and make recommendations for change.

7. To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporating them as necessary into your work, using reflective practice, and being guided by a current Personal Development Plan.

8. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service

You will be working in an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants who provide therapy to all Orthopaedic patients on the Elective and Trauma wards at Great Western Hospital. Experience of working in Orthopaedics is desirable.

We would welcome interest from experienced Band 5s who are looking to further their experience or an established band 6 looking to further develop their skills., Disability Confident
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