Job summary
*£6,500 relocation package available (criteria applies)*
This adult community physiotherapy team has a full time vacancy which we wish to fill with a dynamic passionate physiotherapist who wishes to join our existing team of band 7's, band 6's, band 5 and technical instructors. Do you have a specific interest in community working?
Your initial appointment will be working in Adult Community Physiotherapy team for 16 months, after which time you may be asked to relocate to a similar, alternative role within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician, keen to work with us in shaping and developing our services to meet the challenges of delivering appropriate care in the right place and at the right time. We need you to be passionate about making a difference to patients and their families. We are continually looking at our service delivery and how our services can integrate more fully to provide 1st class care to the population we serve.
About us
In return we can provide flexible work options, support for CPD and opportunities for broad personal development. Enfield Health has a long history of managing the health needs of the diverse and multicultural population of this North London borough. We pride ourselves on integrated working, not only within the wider therapy team of which you will be part but also with other health professionals in acute and primary care, local authority and voluntary sectors.
We are a dynamic trust- scoring "Good" during our latest CQC inspection.
Please telephone to discuss further or arrange an informal visit.
Jane Hitchman 02087023062 jane.hitchman1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service provides holistic assessment and treatment of adult domiciliary patients, neurological outpatients and falls prevention group. Our service provides treatment in patients homes, care and residential home and shared community gym space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service provides holistic assessment and treatment of adult domiciliary patients, neurological outpatients and falls prevention group. Our service provides treatment in patients homes, care and residential home and shared community gym space.
Person Specification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate experience.
- Broad post graduate experience with significant component in relevant area Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
Desirable
- Participation in Project /audit activities.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
SKILLS AND APPTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of organising internal or external training session/course.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HPC Registered.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in portfolio.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Post Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant CIG.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FACTORS
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Good communication skills.
- Ability to meet demands of the post.
Desirable
- Fluent in any local language.
KNOWLEDGE/ AWARENESS/ UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Awareness of own knowledge and development needs.
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad physiotherapeutic skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of own learning style.
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues.
Person Specification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate experience.
- Broad post graduate experience with significant component in relevant area Minimum of 12 months NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
Desirable
- Participation in Project /audit activities.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
SKILLS AND APPTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of organising internal or external training session/course.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy HPC Registered.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in portfolio.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant Post Graduate Courses.
- Member of relevant CIG.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FACTORS
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Good communication skills.
- Ability to meet demands of the post.
Desirable
- Fluent in any local language.
KNOWLEDGE/ AWARENESS/ UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Awareness of own knowledge and development needs.
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad physiotherapeutic skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of own learning style.
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues.
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).
