Specialist Trauma And Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Job summary

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Specialist Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to be part of the clinical delivery and leadership for orthopaedic patients within the Conquest Hospital and their transition into the community. Your primary roles will be to:

• enable clinical continuity to improve clinical standards, care pathways and the patient journey
• manage complex clinical care in partnership with individuals, patients and carers
• utilisation of specialist orthopaedic and discharge skills
• be an integral member of the MDT
• increase job satisfaction by assisting with supervision and training for the staff and students within the service

To provide specialist orthopaedic physiotherapy to patients, working within the acute adult and paediatric wards, as part of an inter‑professional team. This may also include supporting the delivery of pre‑operative and post‑operative elective orthopaedic clinics.

Participate as a member of the team, managing a clinical caseload within the clinical standards, guidelines, objectives and procedures of the team. This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

To support service improvement and delivery within the trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service. Participate in health promotion and education of staff, patients and families.

The post holder will undertake regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to support their lifelong learning and map their CPD Portfolio activities.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on‑site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

On‑site parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• Post graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Membership of special interest groups such as ATOCP
• Practice Placement Education Certificate.

• Experience in Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting
• Experience of training/supervision.
• Experience of multi-professional working.
• Experience of using client-centred goals.

• Experience in Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics

• Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
• Effectively communicate the clinical reasoning supporting treatment and management of complex trauma and orthopaedics.
• Able to work flexibly within an inter‑professional framework.
• Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role.
• Effective time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to implement and respond to change.
• Ability to work alone when required

• Knowledge of patient centred practice
• Specialist trauma and orthopaedics knowledge and interest.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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