Job summary
We are an integrated, hard-working but highly rewarding multi-disciplinary team, who aim to make a real difference to people's lives. We are looking for an experienced, flexible and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with previous NHS experience who would relish the opportunity to join our well established inter-disciplinary team and have a desire to develop their skills in promoting health, well-being, independence and rapid assessment skills (rehabilitation, reablement, community discharge to assess beds, neurology, falls prevention and the treatment and management of long-term conditions) across seven days. There are currently exciting developments within the team.
You will need to be a car driver and owner - independent means of travel is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients/clients on your caseload.
- Use highly developed specialist skills to screen and prioritise referrals for home based and venue based rehabilitation services and refer to other services when necessary.
- Assess the impact of the home environment and patient/client's social network which may influence the treatment plan and present a risk to the personal safety of the therapist.
There is the opportunity to rotate within the services that we offer as a community rehab team including reablement and Homefirst, community discharge to assess beds, Parkinson's Disease, Specialist falls and vestibular service, homebased rehabilitation service and Urgent (Rapid) Community response.
Some of these are clinic based service however majority of these patients are seen at home within the Local Swindon area covering approx 12 miles end to end.
There are training and development opportunities within the team to support your personal professional goals. We work closely with the GWH hospital to facilitate hospital discharges as we are the same trust.
You will be joining a very friendly, social and supportive team with a wealth of experience in a variety of areas which the team is happy to share.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients/clients, carers and families wherever possible avoid hospital admission and reduce in-patient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.Undertake the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans across all the different service areas
Please see the attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients/clients, carers and families wherever possible avoid hospital admission and reduce in-patient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.Undertake the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of physiotherapy treatment plans across all the different service areas
Please see the attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy with broad rotational experience
- Experience of supervising and training staff
- Experience of writing reports/ discharge summaries containing complex information
- Experience of working in the community as a lone practitioner
- Experience of prioritising work/caseloads and to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills
- Analytical skills to interpret data and audit results
- High level communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with a diverse patient group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy with broad rotational experience
- Experience of supervising and training staff
- Experience of writing reports/ discharge summaries containing complex information
- Experience of working in the community as a lone practitioner
- Experience of prioritising work/caseloads and to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills
- Analytical skills to interpret data and audit results
- High level communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with a diverse patient group
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).
