The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our established Community Hospital Admission Avoidance Team (CHAT) based within Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This team provides therapy for adults with a very wide range of conditions in the hospital setting. As a dedicated part of the wider Community Therapy Team, the CHAT team in-reaches into the UECC, to prevent admissions. The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers and works closely with a wider MDT of nurses, nursing support workers, social workers, voluntary sector and care staff. The team provides a 7 day service and there will be an expectation to work weekends, predicted pattern (Tuesday - Saturday). The successful candidate will have experience working in a community setting and be used to a holistic approach to assessment and planning with a very patient centred ethos. Other requirements are good clinical risk management, equipment assessment and provision, and excellent communication skills. We have a strong commitment to supervision, PDR, CPD, student and staff training. The successful applicant will have a full driving license with access to a vehicle for business use and a valid work permit to be eligible to work within the UK. The post is subject to Occupational Health Screening and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure checking.

Main duties of the job

This role involves working within the Community Therapy Team pathways which includes In-reach to Community Hospital Admission Avoidance Team, Integrated Urgent Response at Home and Integrated Rehabilitation & Reablement at Home. There will be an expectation of flexibility to work throughout the Community Therapy Team. The role will specifically provide the following: Independently provide assessment for patients under the care of the Urgent Community Response Pathway. Implement and evaluate therapy interventions for patients relating to their treatment in line with specific condition pathways. To input accurate patient data onto the IT system. To organise and plan own caseload and others to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise in consultation with the team where appropriate. Leadership with delegation, support and supervision of therapy staff where required e.g. induction of new staff/student mentorship.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-040

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

Membership of Professional body
Postgrad qualifications relevant to Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and utilise where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory frameworks including NSF, NICE, Information/clinical
Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Desirable

Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking, sharing and utilising best practice
Management of respiratory conditions or willingness to undertake further training

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Experience of management of resources
Experience of working with older people

Desirable

Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Experience of working in the care home setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

Membership of Professional body
Postgrad qualifications relevant to Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

knowledge

Essential

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and utilise where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory frameworks including NSF, NICE, Information/clinical
Governance, Equality and Diversity, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area

Desirable

Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking, sharing and utilising best practice
Management of respiratory conditions or willingness to undertake further training

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Experience of management of resources
Experience of working with older people

Desirable

Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Experience of working in the care home setting

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)