Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity at Band 6 level to gain experience in the specialist area of orthopaedics and working with patient with neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. You will work with full support from excellent teams, gaining experience in the following areas on 9 monthly rotations:

• Spinal cord injuries including advanced cardio-respiratory care on ITU as well as neuro-rehabilitation
• Adult musculoskeletal unit which includes out-patients, rehabilitation and pain management programmes
• Elective orthopaedics - including joint reconstruction, foot and ankle, spinal surgery and pre-admission
• Orthopaedic oncology service which includes post-operative surgery and rehabilitation
• Upper limb unit which includes experience with Brachial plexus injuries, shoulder dysfunction/surgery and peripheral nerve injury
• Limb Reconstruction Unit - Adult and Children services
• Private Care Unit

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at Stanmore or at Bolsover street during MSK rotation and will be required to work on a weekend rota . They will be part of twilight rota (when working with in-patients team.)

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse andcomplex conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop anddeliver a patient focused treatment programme.To be responsible for own caseload working without direct supervision. All aspectsof clinical duties will be undertaken as an autonomous practitioner. Supervisiontakes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, problemcase sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from seniorcolleagues is available if required.

About us

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and world-wide.The RNOH provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, ranging from the most acute spinal injury or complex bone tumour to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back pain sufferers. This broad range of services is unique within the NHS. As a national centre of excellence, the RNOH treats patients from across the country, many of whom have been referred by other hospital consultants for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.