Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to build on their physiotherapy skills through our Acute Band 6 Rotation for a 1 year fixed‑term period. Each 6‑month rotation is led by strong, supportive senior colleagues with a wealth of experience. You will be a key member of our friendly integrated therapy team and provide a skilled and responsive therapy service.
Candidates should have rotational Band 5 experience in a hospital‑based environment, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and be self‑motivated, adaptable and dynamic. Flexible working times, on‑call, and weekend rotas may be required.
Rotations
* Medical/Surgical – Gain specialist experience in respiratory management of a wide variety of patients, develop skills in ITU and critical care, and have the opportunity to treat paediatrics and respiratory out‑patients.
* Orthopaedics – Assess and treat many orthopaedic conditions, including patients repatriated from the major trauma centre. Familiarise yourself with a wide range of specialist orthotic equipment, and may have opportunities to treat paediatric orthopaedics and manage patients on our discharge‑ready ward.
* Acute Medical Unit – Develop assessment and decision‑making skills in our short‑stay admission unit and gain experience in cardiology and exposure to front‑door services.
* Frailty Team – Gain experience working in our frailty unit and rapid access clinics, developing close links with the rapid response team and other community services.
* Stroke Unit – Work alongside our specialist neuro team to assess and rehabilitate patients transferred from the local HSAU, developing specialist neuro knowledge and handling skills. Work closely with the ESD team and rehabilitation unit.
* Acute Older Adult Wards – Develop skills in risk assessment and the management of complex patients, including those with dementia, and work closely with the MDT and families.
Qualifications and Skills
• Rotational Band 5 experience in a hospital‑based environment. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Self‑motivated, adaptable and dynamic. • Ability to work flexible hours, including on‑call and weekend rotas.
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