Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,


• we are proud,


• we are inclusive, and


• we are one team


This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

These posts are subject to a training agreement, whereby the successful candidates will be expected to fulfill all core competencies within the first six months of employmentwith the University Hospitals of Leicester.

You will be expected

• To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.


• To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.


• To be able to evidence competency and effective clinical reasoning


• To work in conjunction with the MDT to provide holistic care for patients.


• To develop and maintain your knowledge and skills within the specialism you are working in.


• To be an advocate for the patient and their carers.


• Remain up to date on local and national issues affecting and influencing patient care.


• To work with others to support their development.


• To raise concerns when appropriate.
  
  Band:5 (£28,407- £34,581 per annum)


Hours:37.5 hours Permanent

Site:Cross Site

Reports to:Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist, Therapy Team Leader, Head of Therapies.

Please note that only face to face interviews will be held for this post

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust (UHL) is recruiting to its very popular Physiotherapy Band 5 rotation scheme. This consists of over 20 different speciality areas including

• MSK outpatients


• Trauma


• Elective


• Acute stroke


• Early Supported Discharge


• Level 1 Brain Injury Unit


• Level 2 Neuro Rehab unit


• Oncology


• Paediatric in patients and out patients


• Acute medicine


• Rapid assessment and discharge


• Respiratory medicine


• ITU and Surgery


• Cardiology


• Renal


• Vascular


• Pelvic Health


• Medical rehab


Rotations are 4 months long.

The UHL Therapy department is expanding and developing and we want someone who can develop and grow with us. We will offer you a wide variety of clinical and leadership experience supported with a comprehensive training package. There is a thorough induction process, preceptorship package, clinical supervision and In service training supported through appraisals and 1:1 meetings and peer support sessions. In addition there are opportunities to take part in audit and research, become involved in carrying out service development and attend external training courses and conferences. You will be well supported by highly experienced clinicians and leaders. We are able to provide opportunities for career development and secondments into higher band posts within our large organisation.

If you share our passion and dedication to provide the best level of evidence-based care for our patients we would love to hear from you.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,


• being a great place to work,


• partnerships for impact, and


• research and education excellence


And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.