Bank Physiotherapist West Midlands

Job Description

Senior Physiotherapist - Bank - Outpatients weekdays/evenings

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy Department at West Midlands Hospital in Halesowen. The post will require you to work in the outpatient department 1 or 2 days a week / evenings. This is a bank position.

The Hospital has a 30 bedded mixed inpatient case load which includes orthopaedics, gynae and general surgery. The newly refurbed Physiotherapy department has 4 private treatment cubicles, large gymnasium and team office. The outpatient work consists of private patients, GP referrals, self-referrals and NHS patients. Hydrotherapy and Pilates services are also run through the physiotherapy department at offsite clinics.

If interested in working in outpatients: the ideal candidate will need to be experienced and competent in Musculoskeletal outpatient assessment and treatments. Acupuncture skills are preferable, but not essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness to work positively and effectively within a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to participate in clinical audit and utilise outcome measures

In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer:

• Top rates of pay
• Ongoing training
• Free parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant

West Midlands Hospital is a leading private Hospital set in pleasant grounds at Colman Hill, West Midlands. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Halesowen and only three miles from junction 3 of the M5 and 10 miles from Birmingham city centre, we offer the highest standards of clinical and personal care across a multitude of specialities. The hospital has 2 operating theatres, an endoscopy theatre and full diagnostic services on site. We also have a designated off-site ambulatory care unit located in Stourbridge (Stourside Hospital) to enable us to offer more services to our patients.

About Ramsay Health Care UK

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

For further information regarding the roles or to apply, please visit our website . Alternatively for an informal discussion please contact:

Jenny Torpey, Physiotherapy Manager -

Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 37 sites providing a wide and comprehensive range of clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to neurological rehabilitation, outpatient and diagnostic services. Ramsay UK is part of a global hospital group operating 116 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Indonesia.

Closing Date: 11th April - job advert will close if there is a high number of applications.

Interview Date: TBC

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. West Midlands Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all. O ffers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.