Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated physiotherapist to join our cross-site rotational scheme. This is an ideal opportunity for a new graduate, those due to qualify in the next few months or current Band 5 physiotherapists looking to build on their experience within a supportive environment.

This post is rotational within First Community Health and Care services, covering Musculoskeletal Outpatients, community hospital in-patient rehabilitation at Caterham Dene Hospital, Intermediate Care Team and Community Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Team. Our partnership working with East Surrey Hospital allows us to offer experience in acute medical wards/elderly care, ED, neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, respiratory/ICU and the REMEO Lane-Fox weaning unit.

On-call, weekend duties and participation in rostered seven-day working are integral to this post.

We offer:

• A high level of clinical support from experienced senior staff.
• Support to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service training programme and a well-established supervision structure.
• Strong clinical governance support.
• An excellent variety of in-patient, out-patient and community rotations

Main duties of the job

Management of an independent clinical caseload within each rotation with support available from senior clinicians.

Maintenance of accurate clinical records.

Participation in our comprehensive in-service training programme, including completion of an end of rotation presentation every 6 months.

Participation in the on-call and weekend respiratory rota following successful completion of relevant competencies.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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