Specialist Physiotherapist (Rotational)
Job Description
Location: The Wellington Hospital, London
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time at 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Friday, contributing to weekends, lates and on-call on a rota basis
Shifts: 7.5 hour shifts (9am-5pm and/or 8am-4pm), and late shift until 7pm once every 1-2 weeks
Salary Range: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.
In our 50-bed Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit we care for patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. And we're supported by the UK’s largest private intensive care unit. We also offer the latest cancer and robotic surgery treatments, including electro-chemotherapy, HIPEC and the da Vinci Robot. Having the largest neurosciences unit in London means we're able to carry out advanced spinal surgery, intracranial and peripheral nerve surgery as well as pioneering neurosurgery.
This role will require rotations throughout the acute services whilst carrying out accurate physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients with diverse clinical presentations, and complex physical and psychological needs. You will need to implement clear, clinically reasoned and appropriate individualised treatment plans which are regularly reviewed and updated ensuring effective and consistent communication with all parties involved. Rotations include cardiothoracics, ITU, spinal/orthopaedics, general medical, general surgical and oncology.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team with patients, their families, consultants and agencies to proactively plan and manage a patient discharge needs as early as possible. This includes early identification of complex care needs and liaising with relevant teams.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you will bring:
Professional qualification of Physiotherapy
HCPC Registration
Relevant experience within an acute inpatient setting and rehabilitation
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Physiotherapist you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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