Job summary
Duchy Hospital is Cornwall's only private hospital and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment.
Our hospital offers both private and NHS services to the population of Cornwall and beyond and has an excellent reputation for high standards of care and customer service.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to assist us in our busy Physiotherapy Department both in outpatients and inpatients.
We receive referrals from GPs and Consultants as well as self-referrals. These provide a stimulating case mix with a bias towards acute musculoskeletal injuries and postoperative orthopaedic rehabilitation.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven skills in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and inpatient experience.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Physiotherapist
Duchy Hospital - Cornwall
Full Time - 32 Hours
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to assist us in our busy Physiotherapy Department both in outpatients and inpatients.
We receive referrals from GPs and Consultants as well as self-referrals. These provide a stimulating case mix with a bias towards acute musculoskeletal injuries and postoperative orthopaedic rehabilitation.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with proven skills in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and inpatient experience.
What you'll bring with you
Experience of working with Orthopaedic and MSK patientsInpatient experience of elective Orthopaedics, Gynaecological and general surgeryKnowledge of CSP Standards of Physiotherapy PracticeAcupuncture and Pilates experience is desirable but not essentialAvailable for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Benefits
25 Days Leave + Bank HolidaysBuy & Sell Flexi Leave OptionsPrivate Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying periodFlexible shift patterns available where possibleEnhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GPLife Assurance (Death in Service)Free Training and Development via the AcademyFree Parking on site for workers (where possible)Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portalBook discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portalThe Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us
Duchy Hospital is Cornwall's only private hospital and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment.
Our hospital offers both private and NHS services to the population of Cornwall and beyond and has an excellent reputation for high standards of care and customer service. Working here really means our staff have more time to care as we have a positive nurse to patient ratio.
The JAG Accredited Day Theatre/Endoscopy Unit delivers upper and lower GI Endoscopy and local anaesthetic surgery across a range of specialities including hand surgery and dermatology procedures.
Duchy Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Duchy has 30 inpatient beds, and 12 ambulatory bays, 3 laminar flow Theatres, an Endoscopy unit/Day Theatre, and a cardiac Catheter Laboratory. We are currently developing plans for a significant build to increase our facilities and capacity further
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Orthopaedic and MSK patients
- Inpatient experience of elective Orthopaedics, Gynaecological and general surgery
- Knowledge of CSP Standards of Physiotherapy Practice
- Acupuncture and Pilates experience is desirable but not essential
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Penventinnie Ln, Treliske, Truro TR1 3UP
Truro
TR1 3UP