**Band 6 Physiotherapist (Acute Inpatient Rotations)
Location: Northampton General Hospital
Contract: 3 months initially
Salary: £23 - £27 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Pay
About Trust:
Northampton NHS Trust, officially known as Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, provides a range of healthcare services to the local community. It operates Northampton General Hospital, which offers emergency, maternity, and specialist services. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, innovation, and community engagement while promoting staff development and well-being.
Main Duties:
- Provide high-quality physiotherapy across acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine, and Urgent Care & Frailty.
- Participate in the evening and weekend respiratory on-call service.
- Conduct advanced assessments and develop individualized treatment programs for patients with complex conditions.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapy colleagues for joint assessments and treatment plans.
- Manage a caseload independently, contributing to patient flow through board rounds and ward meetings.
- Identify patient care pathways and suitable discharge locations.
- Mentor Band 5 physiotherapists and supervise physiotherapy students.
- Support newly registered staff during their preceptorship.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
- Experience in acute hospital settings and a minimum of four core rotations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.