Physiotherapist
Countess of Chester Hospital
Date: 23 hours ago
City: Chester, England
Contract type: Full time
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week
Are you looking for new challenge? Would you like to enhance your skills in post-operative Orthopaedic rehabilitation and research? This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Therapy team at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. The post is fixed term for 15 months to assist in the delivery of treatment to patients post hip fracture as part of a national randomised controlled trial.
Our teams provide therapy to a range of specialities including orthopaedics, frailty, medical and respiratory services at the Countess of Chester hospital. You will be working alongside an experienced therapy team within the Inpatient Orthopaedic Therapy service, which includes both trauma and elective wards. The role includes working closely with our Multidisciplinary team to ensure we achieve best patient care.
Good communication, adaptability and team working skills are essential for this post. Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist is essential. Previous experience in Orthopaedics is desirable. Applicants must have a HCPC registration
As part of the Therapies and Integrated Community Care Division we have a Practice Development Therapist who supports the department with learning and development activities. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for learning.
Main Duties
Assessment and treatment of patients post Orthopaedic surgery on the Hip Fracture Unit
Completion of Good Clinical Practice training to enable consenting of patients into the trial
You will be a positive individual with a can-do attitude who can learn and adapt quickly and is flexible.
Effective communication with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should always have a professional and pleasant manner and be enthusiastic about the service provided by the Orthopaedic Therapy Team.
Comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the work expected by the post holder.
This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
You will be expected to work weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Hughes Job title: Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01244 36 6918
Gemma Walton - Therapies Team Co-Ordinator
Telephone- 01244 36 2531
Email- [email protected]
Are you looking for new challenge? Would you like to enhance your skills in post-operative Orthopaedic rehabilitation and research? This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within our Orthopaedic Therapy team at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. The post is fixed term for 15 months to assist in the delivery of treatment to patients post hip fracture as part of a national randomised controlled trial.
Our teams provide therapy to a range of specialities including orthopaedics, frailty, medical and respiratory services at the Countess of Chester hospital. You will be working alongside an experienced therapy team within the Inpatient Orthopaedic Therapy service, which includes both trauma and elective wards. The role includes working closely with our Multidisciplinary team to ensure we achieve best patient care.
Good communication, adaptability and team working skills are essential for this post. Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist is essential. Previous experience in Orthopaedics is desirable. Applicants must have a HCPC registration
As part of the Therapies and Integrated Community Care Division we have a Practice Development Therapist who supports the department with learning and development activities. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for learning.
Main Duties
Assessment and treatment of patients post Orthopaedic surgery on the Hip Fracture Unit
Completion of Good Clinical Practice training to enable consenting of patients into the trial
You will be a positive individual with a can-do attitude who can learn and adapt quickly and is flexible.
Effective communication with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should always have a professional and pleasant manner and be enthusiastic about the service provided by the Orthopaedic Therapy Team.
Comprehensive training will be provided for all aspects of the work expected by the post holder.
This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
You will be expected to work weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Hughes Job title: Orthopaedic Therapy Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01244 36 6918
Gemma Walton - Therapies Team Co-Ordinator
Telephone- 01244 36 2531
Email- [email protected]
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