Advanced Physiotherapist

Role: Advanced Physiotherapist

London: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham West Midlands

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with contribution to weekends and on-call

Salary Range: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in orthopaedics and/or oncology to join our Therapies team at our prestigious Harborne Hospital in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside some of the UK's leading consultants in a world-class environment equipped with the latest technologies

Requirements of the role:

• This role will involve cover across outpatients as required, and the following wards: intensive care unit, cardiothoracic/cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics and oncology.
• The candidate will be required to assess and treat a wide variety of patients with complex clinical presentations and care needs.
• The candidate is expected to work with a high level of independence and may include mentoring and supervising junior staff.  Student training, in-service teaching, service development/improvement and service promotion would be expected.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team with patients, their families, consultants and external providers to proactively assess, treat and discharge. 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’ll bring:

• Graduate Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy
• Registration with HCPC
• At least 3 years of acute hospital inpatient experience, including ITU and rehabilitation (essential)
• Demonstratable experience and special interest in oncology and/or orthopaedics

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 an Advanced 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  

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

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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