Overview

Senior Physiotherapist - Inpatients
The Alexandra Hospital                
Bank Shifts
Salary Up to £25.00 per hour

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working on the hospital Physiotherapy Department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. The successful candidate will cover weekend inpatient work including orthopaedics, women's and men's health, bariatrics, cardio respiratory and general medical patients. Participation in on call-rota is optional.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Chartered Physiotherapist with vast postgraduate general Physiotherapy experience and relevant experience in a more specialist area.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge of CSP and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
• Degree level educated, or equivalent.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

Duties of this role include:

• To manage a clinical caseload, providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard. Ensuring excellent patient care is promoted within the hospital
• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for inpatients and outpatients.
• To provide surgical pre-operative assessment for all patients working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To provide clinical direction for other physiotherapy staff within the team.
• To provide excellent customer service and promote a professional and caring environment.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”