Job summary
FLEXIBLE WORKING CONSIDERED
East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified physiotherapist to become part of our established therapy team within the community. We welcome applications from physiotherapists with a keen interest in working within an integrated community team, with proven experience in crisis response, intermediate care rehabilitation beds and general community rehabilitation.
The Crisis response service is currently operational 7 days per week from 8am-8pm.
This post is based at Knutsford Community Hospital.
Occasional weekend working required on a Rota basis.
You will be required to be flexible at times and work across sites in East Cheshire to assist colleagues from other teams. It is therefore necessary to travel efficiently between sites and to rural areas.
Band 5 applicants with relevant experience are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To act as a clinical specialist providing a high standard of comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment and treatment service to patients with diverse health needs across Congleton and it's surrounding areas within Eastern Cheshire. This care will be delivered in a variety of community settings. The role will be working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression. The role will also involve acting as a rapid responder as part of the crisis response service across the East Cheshire locality.
To utilise sound communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required embracing care community team philosophies.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Crisis Response experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology
- Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a community setting
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Crisis Response experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as a Physiotherapist to include, Respiratory, and Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Neurology
- Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a community setting
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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
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).
