Physiotherapist

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our therapy team in the General Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for 12 months fixed term position from October 2020. ABOUT THE TEAM Our General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) therapy team consists of highly skilled, innovative band 4-7 staff that work very closely with the wider MDT family on GICU. As a combined Therapy Department, employing over 200 WTE Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and B2-4 Therapy support staff, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality Therapy intervention across a wide range of acute and outpatient settings. WHAT YOU'LL DO This is a fantastic opportunity to work in Critical care with varied clinical presentations across many specialities such as Orthopaedics, Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, Cardiothoracics, and Cancer Care. The trust is a Major Trauma Centre managing some of the most complex polytrauma patients. The therapy team are very involved with many aspects of their care from admission through to discharge alongside a hugely collaborative MDT. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment within which all staff are able and encouraged to develop and progress to reach their full potential. The post-holder needs to be able to work flexibly over a 7 day period (including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota system), across varying hours from 7.30am - 8pm. They will also participate in our on call and twilight rota which alongside weekend shifts will involve working in other areas of the trust. We run regular therapy team In-service-Training, alongside critical care teaching sessions, we have an excellent support and supervision structure and there are opportunities to work with senior staff in evaluating and developing the service. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem solving skills. Who are able to work effectively within our team and the wider MDT and can evidence their involvement in service improvement, teaching and audit as well as the relevant clinical experience. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The role will involve oncall and twilight shifts and some early handover shifts as well. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Rachel Devlin Therapy Manager for Division A 023 8120 4061 RachelK.Devlin@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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