Physiotherapist x2

Job summary

We are looking for two Physiotherapists to join our welcoming and successful team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

We have two posts available:

1) 1.0 WTE (37.5h) Rotational Physiotherapist - Permanent

2) 0.88 WTE (33h) Physiotherapist - Temporary 9 months within one of the rotational clinical areas

The successful applicants will be able demonstrate clinical knowledge relevant to our core rotations in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Medicine, Critical Care and Frailty.

We are looking for individuals who are flexible to the needs of the service and have excellent time management and communication skills.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential in order to provide an effective and efficient service. If you are looking for a busy, yet supportive and friendly department we would welcome your application.

The successful applicants will be supported in their development by Senior Physiotherapists in each clinical area alongside attendance at our Trust Preceptorship Programme. They will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated monthly training sessions for our Rotational Physiotherapists and to receive peer support from rotational colleagues.

Please note that the successful candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS disclosure. This cost will be deducted from the first salary payment. Further details of the disclosure and barring service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, treat and educate patients referred to the Physiotherapy service, under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Hours will be worked to support seven day service delivery where appropriate.
• This is a rotational post and as such there is a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly across a range of specialities, in accordance with workload priorities. May require participation within a community rotation.
• To participate in the respiratory on-call and weekend service following completion of a comprehensive training and supervision package.

About us

Your happiness at work is important to us and we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.

Our vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

Robert Dobbs, Head of Physiotherapy says the following about working in the department:

'I am really proud to lead such a fantastic team. I started as a rotational Physiotherapist at Chesterfield over twenty years ago and I am delighted to still be here! The department is friendly, fair, flexible and is fantastic at supporting and developing staff. I genuinely believe there is no work family quite like ours! Working in the NHS is never going to be without its challenges; however, working with such a wonderful group of people makes it a pleasure.'