Job Description
Senior MSK Outpatient/ O rthopaedic I npatient Physiotherapist
Full time 37.5Hours
Ashtead Hospital
The role:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven skills in the management of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedic inpatients to work 37.5 hours per week, hours can be flexible but will ideally cover one later shift. The role will consist of at least 3 days outpatient caseload and inpatient hours as the service requires.
Requirements:
• Working as part of the Physiotherapy Team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised , evidence based patient care.
• A strong communicator with exceptional standards for customer service standards. Adhering to all of Ramsay's policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. A strong advocate of the Ramsay Way and People Caring for People.
• Delivering high quality physiotherapy care in a hospital setting; including the assessment, treatment, planning and development of physiotherapy treatment programmes , progressing treatment using own clinical knowledge and justification
• Managing your own case load in outpatients as applicable, time management skills, input sessional charges via computer, book patient appointments and utilise own computer diary.
• Be able to rehab orthopaedic inpatients post surgery to ensure fit for discharge
•To be part of a weekend rota system as service demands
• High regard and implementation of health and safety and infection control procedures regarding patients, colleagues and the environment at all times
• A commitment to CPD, mandatory training and e-learning, evidence based practice and personal development
• A good standard of IT literacy and willingness to learn new information technology as required
• Working effectively and independently as part of the Physiotherapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Have evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner
Essential:
• BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy/equivalent
• HCPC and CSP registered
• Experience of working as an outpatient and inpatient o rthopaedic Physiotherapist
• Evidence of CPD
• Have a sound understanding of the CSP standards of practice and HCPC standards and how they relate to individual practice.
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Work-Life Balance
Career Development & Recognition
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
About us
We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation , and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
