ESD Physiotherapist
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Job summary
ESD Physiotherapist - Band 6
1 WTE - 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term - 12 months or as long as mat leave cover is required.
Base - Trowbridge Community Hospital
Closing date for advert 17th November, interview date Monday 11th December 2023
Wiltshire Health and Care Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for a fixed term contract (of up to a year). Full time hours are available, however we welcome interest/applications from those interested in part time hours.
This is based in the North of Wiltshire, although there will be an expectation to travel as the post requires. Again we can be flexible depending on the home location of the applicant.
You will be working with a supportive multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists and Dietitians.
Main duties of the job
Based in the community, the team sees patients for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital. The North team is based in Chippenham and has close links with other acute and community teams.
You role will be to provide neurological assessment and treatment for patients who have suffered an acute stroke and implement treatment plans based around their own goals.
A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential.
Interviews will take place on 19/01/2024.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21712-1
Job locations
Trowbridge Community Hospital
Adcroft Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8PH
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Trowbridge Community Hospital
Adcroft Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8PH
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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