Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and professional therapy services. The post will be a rotational post across the Hillingdon Hospital Site (Uxbridge) and Mount Vernon Hospital site (Northwood). The 4 monthly rotational post offers experience in a wide range of clinical settings including Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics (including Rapid Recovery programme and Joint School for joint replacements), Hand Therapy, Medical / Surgical including ITU, Neuro Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke Unit and Elderly Care. There is also the opportunity to rotate to Paediatrics and Rapid Response which is supported in collaboration with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Both Hospital sites offer undergraduate clinical placements to students from NW London Universities and the University of Hertfordshire. The post supports delivering a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, treatment and advice to patients with various needs in a variety of settings. The post also involves participation in the Junior Rotational scheme which may involve outpatients, orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Orthopaedics on the Mount Vernon Site and ITU / surgery, medical, outpatients, orthopaedics, care of the elderly, acute stroke unit and neurological rehabilitation on the Hillingdon site. Paediatrics and Rapid Response within the community CNWL Trust.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a complex package of high quality healthcare including assessment, treatment and advice to patients in a variety of settings.
• Participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which may involve outpatient, orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, ITU / surgery, medical, care of the elderly, acute stroke unit and neurological rehabilitation as appropriate to the site.
• Rotate across Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital sites, with exposure to Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics (Rapid Recovery and Joint School for joint replacements), Hand Therapy, Medical / Surgical care including ITU, Neuro Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke Unit, and Elderly Care, and opportunities in Paediatrics and Rapid Response.
• Contribute within an integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service that supports staff development and continuing professional development.

Organisation and environment

The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services are fully integrated, providing an exciting, friendly and supportive environment that encourages staff to develop to their full potential. There is a strong emphasis on continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

About the Trust and facilities

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and staff are paramount and we are making urgent improvements to infection prevention and control. We work in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System, ensuring we listen and collaborate with our local population. We are focused on delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 staff who care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships and transforming services to provide the best care where needed.

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