Physiotherapist FTC

Spire Bristol Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient & Outpatients team on a fixed-term contract for 30 hours per week to cover 12 months maternity cover.

The successful candidate will work on the wards one day a week (Fridays) and Outpatient clinics two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload
• Assisting in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
• Providing and receiving complex, sensitive, or contentious information
• Developing own knowledge and skills and those of others
• Promoting best practice in health and safety and security
• Assisting in maintaining and developing services
• Contributing to quality improvement
• Promoting people's equality, diversity, and rights
• Applying technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment of patients
• Acknowledging the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understanding own responsibility in prevention and control

Specific responsibilities include:

• Identifying and reporting significant changes that might affect individuals' health and wellbeing
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
• Identifying patients' treatment objectives and developing treatment plans
• Integrating evidence-based practice within treatment plans
• Empowering patients to promote their own health and wellbeing
• Evaluating the effectiveness of therapy interventions
• Maintaining accurate records of clinical observations, treatment records, and sales

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years postgraduate clinical experience
• Recent experience in inpatient Orthopaedics and Outpatient MSK
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking