Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated Physiotherapist to join our four monthly junior rotational programme. This post will be based at Epsom, St Helier and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
The 4 monthly rotations include: Respiratory/ Medical/ Surgery/ ITU/, COTE, AMU, Frailty, Sutton Re-ablement unit, Medical including Renal and Amputees, Orthopaedics, Stroke and Oncology at RMH
All post holders will be supported by a band 6 or 7 team leader.
Clinical development and supervision will be a priority.
Car owner/driver is desired
N.B We are recruiting for 2 full time position; a Permanent and a Fixed Term
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and be committed to developing clinical skills.
You will be proactive, use your initiative and have sound organizational abilities to support prioritizing and managing your caseload.
You will be part of a weekend and weekday on-call Rota. On certain rotations, you are expected to work across a seven-day Rota and extended day working.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
2. HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
3. CSP member
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
4. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues
5. Demonstrates knowledge of good documentation
6. Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning
7. Competent IT skills
8. Time management skills
Desirable criteria
9. Understanding of the pressures of working in the Acute sector of NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Broad experience in a range of clinical areas
11. Demonstrates commitment to on-going CPD
Desirable criteria
12. Experience within the NHS
13. Experience of multidisciplinary working
Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
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Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.
Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.
References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.
Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameFran TarlingJob titleAcute Physiotherapy LeadEmail addressTelephone number07795125147