Job summary
Physiotherapist - Band 6
Intensive
Rehabilitation Service (South Locality)
37.5 Hours per week -Permanent
We are looking for a qualified Senior Physiotherapist to join our
Intensive Rehabilitation Service supporting Pathway 2 discharges in the South
of Wiltshire based in Salisbury area. This service is based within a care home
setting to provide patients an opportunity for focused rehabilitation after a hospital
admission to enable patients to work towards their goals.
You will work with a
multidisciplinary approach, alongside occupational therapists, assistant
practitioners, rehabilitation support workers, care home staff and social
workers to ensure the patients are supported to work towards their goals, in
aim of returning home or into another setting.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will support to lead the team including
B5 therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation support workers. You
will be involved in supervision and appraisals along with supporting
development of the team and service improvement. There is the opportunity for
career development, secondment opportunities, pay progression and NHS pension.
This is an exciting time for the team, working in partnership with other
local services to provide rehabilitation in an integrated and truly patient
centred way.
WHC also offers career development, secondment
opportunities, pay progression, NHS pension and conditions as well as both
clinical and line management supervision are all part of this package. Uniform
is provided, fuel costs reimbursed, all relevant equipment including laptop and
smart phone are also included.
To discuss the vacancy further or to arrange an
informal visit please call Sarah Furia, Team Manger 07788 396515 or Peter Busby
Clinical Lead 07917 307856
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?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCSP Dip PT / BSc / BSc(Hons) PT / MSc Physiotherapist
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- Relevant Post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Further qualifications relevant to community practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date community experience
- Case management experience
- Experience of working with adults
- Working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership experience
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
- Setting and monitoring standards of care
- Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups
Desirable
- Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCSP Dip PT / BSc / BSc(Hons) PT / MSc Physiotherapist
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professionals Council
- Relevant Post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Further qualifications relevant to community practice
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date community experience
- Case management experience
- Experience of working with adults
- Working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership experience
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
- Setting and monitoring standards of care
- Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups
Desirable
- Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
- Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
