Specialist Physiotherapist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne

Specialist Physiotherapist

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 3 Jan | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c6000c2c808d4c649d1b8576a053747f

Full Job Description

We have a brand new, exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to work within our Northern Cancer Care (NCCC) team. You will work with the Advanced Physiotherapist to provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group. Please see job description attached for further details., + To work as part of the multidisciplinary NCCC team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the speciality area. + Working predominately on inpatient areas, covering outpatient clinics as required and working alongside existing community teams. Working with the Advanced Physiotherapist and occupational Therapist to educate patients/ carers and other Healthcare Professionals in the therapy management of Cancer care. + To be responsible for own continued professional development. + Maintain a high standard of clinical care, quality improvement and service development. + Be dynamic, flexible and motivated to drive service improvement. + Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, knowledge and communication.Working for our organisation Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

  • Freeman Hospital
  • Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
  • Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
  • Newcastle Dental Hospital
  • Newcastle Fertility Centre
  • Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
  • Northern Genetics Service
  • Cramlington Manor Walks
  • These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Applicants should have HCPC registration, have experience working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS providing a broad range of experience, and a keen interest in working with this patient group. Good time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure are also essential requirements of this post.

    Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

    + Delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care - patient focused and tailored to the individual + Liaising with MDT and sharing progress and plans of patient care + Supervising students and support staff + Teaching across the department, MDT and where required + Involvement in service evaluation and service development + Deputising for band 7 when appropriate Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.