1797 - Junior Physiotherapist - General Rotation

An opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent and a part time (18.75 hours) fixed term/secondment (12 months) Physiotherapist to join a dynamic and continually developing Physiotherapy Service at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduate or experienced physiotherapist to develop knowledge and skills working within an acute hospital trust and includes Cardio-respiratory / Medicine / surgery and ITU / MSK Outpatients/ Orthopaedics/Paediatrics and perinatal health / Neurology and Urgent Care. Rotations are 6 monthly. We are seeking highly motivated Physiotherapist with good assessment and treatment planning skills. You will also have excellent team working, time management and communication skills. Working with multi-professional teams. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience and develop themselves through CPD and Learning opportunities. Successful candidates will be expected to work in a flexible way to cover a 7-day working week and On Call Respiratory Service. This role will be supported by Senior Physiotherapist offering supervision support and training. A thorough induction including a preceptorship period will be provided. We also offer: Regular Band 5 Meetings Band 5 induction and preceptorship programme Specialist In-service training programme Clinical Supervision using HCPC guidelines Opportunities to take part in service development activitiesMain duties of the job To work independently day to day to assess, plan and implementing treatment and interventions for patients referred and allocated.

• To contribute to the planning and development of care packages for patients on the wards and post discharge.
• To gather information from a variety of sources e.g. case notes, social service records, interviews with patients and carers, to inform clinical decisions.
• To use clinical reasoning to assess and prioritise patients needs allocated caseload.
• To communicate effectively with patients using appropriate techniques when there are physical, mental or emotional difficulties.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained for all patient related activities at all times.
• To liaise with other disciplines and attend ward rounds, clinics and case conferences.
  
  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction