A Band 6 physiotherapy post in the Integrated Therapy Team at James Paget University Hospital, moving every eight months between stroke and neuro, acute medicine, ICU with cardio-respiratory and general surgery, and orthopaedics. The post-holder manages a complex personal caseload without direct supervision and leads on developing junior staff, students and therapy assistants. Hours follow a seven-day roster with core times of 08:00 to 16:00, plus respiratory on-call, and some work may be community-based. HCPC registration and prior Band 5 experience in acute NHS settings are essential.
What the job involves
- Manage own complex caseload autonomously and keep own clinical records
- Carry out advanced assessments and plan, deliver and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation, some of it specialist
- Lead on developing junior colleagues, including supervising Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistant practitioners and students
- Work within multidisciplinary teams, including complex case management and family planning meetings
- Communicate regularly with patients, carers, colleagues and community partners about therapy plans
- Lead team meetings and contribute to in-service training rotas
- Take part in evidence-based practice reviews and audits on a regular basis
- Stroke and neuro: specialist rehabilitation for acute patients, plus outreach for complex neuro needs
- Acute medicine: functional and cognitive assessment on general medical wards
- ICU, cardio-respiratory and general surgery: specialist respiratory management across wards and support along the surgical pathway
- Orthopaedics: specialist therapy for complex trauma, including spinal injuries, and elective pathways
- Work rostered seven-day shifts and the respiratory on-call rota, at the hospital or in community settings as required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Diploma, degree or MSc in physiotherapy
- CPD record with evidence of up-to-date manual handling, in-service training and reflective learning
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- Band 5 level experience across varied areas, including multi-pathology, dementia, falls, palliative care and bariatric patients
- Significant NHS clinical experience, including acute hospital settings and discharge planning
- Experience working with a range of professionals in multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of supervising, giving specialist guidance, training and support to staff or students
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of legal issues, safeguarding and mental capacity
- Working knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for own work
- Awareness of professional practice, new research and guidelines
- Communication skills including empathy, assertiveness, negotiation and rapport
- Prioritising and organising own workload, working autonomously with minimal supervision
Checks & eligibility
- Full current driving licence, or own travel arrangements for the duties, including on-call
Other
- Physically fit and able to follow Trust manual handling guidelines
- Professional demeanour and appearance
- Evidence of interest in and motivation for a Band 6 role
What’s offered
- Structured supervision and appraisal system
- Training courses, including clinical, non-clinical and leadership, supported by CPD funding
- Band 6 peer support group
- Support for career progression and home-grown development
- Opportunities to lead student supervision, audits and service development projects
- Rotation across four clinical areas within the post
- Links with the research department and representation at national conferences
- Onsite parking
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
