Rotational Physiotherapist

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking 'what matters to you'.
We're passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us ., Get your Physiotherapy Career off to a Flying start!
We are a forward thinking, friendly and dynamic organisation, who are committed to supporting preceptorship and training whilst you consolidate your Physiotherapy Skills.
We have vacancies for band 5 rotational physiotherapists across the beautiful county of Gloucestershire.
Our unique rotational programme, covers the core strands of musculoskeletal services, in-patients, community, neurological and paediatric physiotherapy. It will include opportunity to work in teams specialising in inpatient care, neurological rehab and long term conditions. The post holder will gain a balance of clinic, community and hospital-based caseloads. You will be required to work on a 6-month rotating basis. Preference sheets are sent out annually to help tailor your rotations to your chosen career path.
You will work as part of a wider integrated team and will receive regular appraisal, training and clinical supervision as part of the preceptorship programme. This post would suit a new Graduate or those looking to seek an exciting challenge in Gloucestershire., A physiotherapist participates as a member of the Physiotherapy Team managing a clinical caseload with the support and guidance of Senior Physiotherapists. The post holder will have no budgetary responsibility but may be expected to supervise physiotherapy assistants on a day to day basis.
This role offers physiotherapy assessments and interventions to Service Users in a rotation programme through various clinical specialities, including Musculoskeletal outpatients, stroke, neurology, medical services, rehabilitation and paediatrics, which are designed to consolidate their undergraduate clinical education and develop their independent clinical practice.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module "Preceptorship for Healthcare" (AP7026).
This post is not suitable for those in their final year of BSc study
Please be aware that this advert may close early if sufficient number of applications are received., + To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner with supervision from senior physiotherapists
+ To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional demands. Support will be available from designated senior physiotherapists
+ To gain valid informed consent to assessment and treatment. To then undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation e.g. multiple fractures, and use investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills
+ To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a programme of care. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
+ To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment programme.
+ To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning.
+ To ensure accurate comprehensive and up to date electronic clinical records are maintained and realistic goals are set, ensuring they are evaluated and reviewed at the appropriate time scales in accordance with Gloucestershire Health and Care Services guidelines and professionally agreed criteria. Gloucestershire Health and Care Services operate with SystmOne.

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
+ 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
+ 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
+ 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
+ 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
+ Free car parking at many of our sites
+ 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
+ A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
+ A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
+ Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
+ Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
+ Recognition and long service awards
+ Fast Track physiotherapy
+ Our Wellbeing line
+ Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.