Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our band 6 Physiotherapy rotation that covers a number of specialities including Older People's Rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, and Amputee Rehabilitation. This may be in hospital, as an outpatient, in patient's homes or in other community settings.

Main duties of the job

• To assess and manage own caseload of neurological or rehabilitation patients, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
• To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.

About us
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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
For further information please see attached supporting documentation which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications and TrainingEssential

• Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, neurology, older people, falls management, amputee rehab, cardiac care

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of a relevant clinical interest group

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Older people's rehabilitation, Falls management, Respiratory Care, Musculoskeletal
• Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations for example: respiratory, older people, musculoskeletal, learning disabilities, orthopaedics, amputees, and neurology
• Experience of falls management
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising others

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting

SkllsEssential

• Ability to provide clinical training to others
• Ability to manage own time, workload and caseload effectively
• Ability to contribute to effective team working
• Basic computer skills
• Effective written and spoken communication
• Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
• Committed to personal development Highly motivated & able to motivate others
• Flexible and able to cope with change
• Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
• Able to cope with change / stressful situations
• Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach

KnowledgeEssential

• .Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas for example older people, neurology, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to this clinical area
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this clinical area
• Knowledge of skills required for working in the community setting

Desirable

• Completed Introduction to Normal Movement course or equivalent

OtherDesirable

• Own transport (Car / Bike / Moped) Hold a valid driving license if using car as transport (see above)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: This is a rotational post so would need to work on multiple sites but will start at St Johns Therapy Centre, 162 St Johns Hill, London, SW11 1SW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/