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Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist UHBW sites
Band 6
Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Working 1 in 4 weekends and 2 bank holidays per year. Partaking in the on-call respiratory rota (7/7 cover) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Fixed term post also available. Working 1 in 4 weekends and 2 bank holidays per year. Partaking in the on-call respiratory rota (7/7 cover)) Job ref 387-DT3075-NG
Site UHBW sites Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our exciting and ambitious plan “Embracing Change, Proud to Care – Our 2025 Vision” is seeing significant investment in Adult Therapy Services in order to grow our specialist hospital services positioning ourselves as a leading provider in the Southwest of England and beyond.
In order to achieve our vision, we want to recruit the best talent and currently have opportunities on our band 6 Physiotherapy general rotation.
We are a beacon for outstanding education and research and offer an excellent range of rotations and provide superb training and support.
Our rotations are 9 months in duration across BRI and Weston sites, and we offer a wide range of experiences. This includes working in areas such as Musculoskeletal Disorders, Trauma and Orthopaedics, General Medicine & Respiratory Medicine, Adult Cystic Fibrosis, Home Ventilation Team, Acute Older People’s Therapy (including specialist frailty and front door services), Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery & Critical Care. Band 6 rotational physiotherapy staff currently have access to acute stroke and stroke early supported discharge rotations. This will include rotations into the regional Hyper-Acute & Acute Stroke Units at NBT, the regional specialist sub-acute stroke rehab units, and into the specialist Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS).
For an informal discussion and further information on the above advert please contact Daisy Gold on 01934 647102 (daisy.gold@uhbw.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
As part of an integrated therapy service, you will report to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy team lead in your clinical area. In all areas you will be able to access senior Physiotherapy professional support and training and development opportunities. In turn you may also provide support and supervision to junior staff, technicians, and students.
We are looking for Physiotherapists who are keen to gain senior and specialist clinical experience as a Band 6 within a friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Adult Therapy Service. The successful candidate would be joining a large and dedicated integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Technicians. You must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Depending on the rotation area you will be working as part of a 5-, 6-, or 7-day service. Weekend working is on a 1:4 frequency. As a rotational Physiotherapist you will also contribute to the Sunday working and evening on-call respiratory rota - training will be provided. You will also work up to two bank holidays per year.
We also wish to make candidates aware that for these roles we do not have any funding available to support successful candidates with relocation. As an organisation we will cover the cost of any Certificates of Sponsorships required for full-time posts, though that is the only cost we can support.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Health Professions Council registered
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups
* Desire to work at UHBW & commitment to the Trust values
* Credible and mature attitude, committed to team working with a proactive attitude.
* Demonstrates a commitment to own professional development
Knowledge and Experience
* A variety of experience in core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e. T&O, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
* Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
* Experience of discharge planning
* Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
* Previous experience at Band 6
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
* Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
* Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
* Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carrying out concurrent activities
* Ability to travel between sites
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
* Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
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