Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Spire Bristol Hospital is looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and forward thinking team. This is a great opportunity for someone to progress in their career and gain experience in private healthcare industry.

Job Purpose

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients within the inpatient/outpatient department.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assess patient’s health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload.
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet individual’s health and wellbeing needs
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and those of others within own scope of practice.
• Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights
• Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment of patients.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

Who were looking for

• Minimum of 2 years NHS rotational experience, including respiratory rotation
• Must hold a Degree (BSc Hons in Physiotherapy)
• Must be respiratory and on-call competent
• Experience of assessing diagnosing and treating a range of patients/cases
• Working with multi disciplinary teams
• Evidence of applying effective clinical reasoning strategies to complex cases with supervision
• Post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist across a range of specialties
• Experience of independently managing/prioritising case loads
• Must have experienced in orthopaedic physio
• Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
• Possess the Mandatory Training inc Infection Control competences and health and safety
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Willing to work flexible working pattern e.g. occasional evenings up to 8pm, on-call and on the weekend rota
• Empathy for vulnerable and sick patients
• Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, its more than just treating patients; its about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

About the Team

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young Peoples Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we’re committed to looking after you and your health.