Band 6 - Physiotherapist - Barts

St Bartholomew\’s Hospital (Barts) are searching for an experienced and passionate Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their highly skilled team at the Royal London Hospital.

Our group of hospitals provide a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.

We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.

Job Purpose:

• To assist and contribute to organising, developing and delivering a high quality physiotherapy service provided to a wide variety of in-patients.
• To work in a diverse multicultural environment and refine and develop experience across specialist physiotherapy areas.
• To deliver specialised physiotherapeutic intervention to patients using highly developed skills in assessment and treatment of patients.
• To contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• A broad variety of post graduate experience including respiratory, neuro-sciences and musculoskeletal
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in an acute setting
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working within a culturally diverse environment
• Awareness of current issues affecting the profession and the NHS
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a CPD portfolio
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to deal empathically with emotionally distressed patients/ carers
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff and/or students or assistants
• Ability to supervise others and develop them
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research/evidence
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Presentation skills

Why Join Barts Health?

• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence
• Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of East London
• Contribute to a service that supports over 2.5 million people across London
• Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners

Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.