Senior Physiotherapist (12 month fixed term)

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in an award winning Community Therapy Team in West Oxfordshire, based in Witney. The role is a fixed term 12 month contract with 22.5 hours, however we would welcome discussions from anyone looking for alternative hours or flexible working.

Working within the planned and preventative pathway and also responding to urgent and same day referrals, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of West Oxfordshire.

The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health OT, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants, Clinical Specialist and managed by the Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.

You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care and discharge, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

13 March 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

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7046555

Job locations

Community Therapy Service- West

Windrush House, Burford Road

Witney

OX29 7DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. As a band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. As a band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the trust to help support your clinical role.

Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration
Band 5 NHS experience or working in social services

Experience

Essential

good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car driver

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
HCPC registration
Band 5 NHS experience or working in social services

Experience

Essential

good knowledge of rehab community services

Desirable

previous NHS or UK Adult social Services

Skills

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication

Desirable

Car driver

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.