Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our acute and community teams at Homerton University Teaching Hospital.

This post would be suited to either a newly qualified Physiotherapist, and experienced B5 Physiotherapists to gain experience within a diverse and friendly rotation programme across health and social care service providers in City and Hackney. 

Proposed Interview Date: 12th September 2022

Main duties of the job

Our rotations are elderly care and surgery, medical and ITU, acute stroke, neurological rehabilitation, outpatient services, rapid response and admissions avoidance, community rehabilitation, and paediatrics. 

The rotations are six months long to support clinical and systems learning within each area. Successful candidates will be supported by senior staff and have access to a range of in-house training opportunities as well as regular clinical supervision.

We are recruiting for permanent and fixed term positions

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

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Person specification

Education/qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

    • Skill/abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of patients

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Broad undergraduate experience

    • Knowledge/understanding

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding of multicultural society and confidentiality issues

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Professional manner
  • Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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