Job Description
Job Title: Paediatric Rotational Physiotherapist
Grade: Band 6
Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, OUH, OX2 6PX
Ward/Dept: Paediatric Therapies
Hours: Full time – Up to 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 8.30-16.30pm
Pay Rates – Day: £24.38
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric Therapy team at Oxford Children’s Hospital. The Paediatric Therapies department is a diverse, friendly, and enthusiastic team.
We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist with the ability to work with a significant degree of professional autonomy to join our Band 6 Rotation. The candidate will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of Physiotherapy skill and expertise and be expected to use sound clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist assessment and treatment of Paediatric patients.
The post holder will participate in rotations across a variety of paediatric specialties covering cystic fibrosis, acute respiratory, Paediatric ICU, trauma and elective orthopaedics, oncology and MSK outpatients. There are also opportunities to gain exposure to acute neurology, neuro-rehab and neonates.
The Trust/Ward/Department
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides a wide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central role in the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easy to reach and has excellent access to London.
There will be opportunities to supervise the clinical placement of physiotherapy students from Oxford Brookes and Coventry Universities. There are excellent opportunities for Continued Professional Development through in-service training, and on-going peer support and clinical supervision.
The Responsibilities
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below – as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- To carry a mixed paediatric caseload across the following clinical areas:
Acute Respiratory to include Paediatric critical care, medical/surgical wards, and neonatal unit.
Cystic Fibrosis
Oncology/ Haematology
Elective Orthopaedics
Rehabilitation
- To assess, treat and delegate the changing workload within specialist and wider Paediatric caseload.
- To formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner
- To sustain an active role in service development
- Assist in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of Band 5 physiotherapists, and physiotherapy students.
- To support the integration of therapy services
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy
To be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
NHS experience
Paediatric experience
Who are NHS Professionals?
If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.
Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -
- Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
- First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
- Dedicated consultants
- Flexible working options
- Free DBS and free training
- Build holiday allowance
- Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407 552
- Stakeholder pension scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24.38 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 49040