Inpatient Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time/Part Time (will be considered) Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Inpatient Therapy Team based at Lymington New Forest Hospital. The Therapy Team delivers the highest quality of care to acutely unwell patients across our medical and rehabilitation wards. The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and an Apprentice Occupational Therapist.

You will have experience in acute medical, respiratory and inpatient or community rehabilitation of the older person. In particular, experience with older adults presenting with complex frailty and social issues would be an advantage.

Please note arrangement of an informal visit/informal chat prior to interview is an recommended as part of the short listing process. If you would like any further information please email Alaine Brooks, Team Lead Physiotherapist, alaine.brooks@southernhealth.nhs.uk for an informal chat or to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

The position will assist the Therapy Team Lead to deliver high quality inter-professional care to both acute medical and rehabilitation patients at Lymington New Forest Hospital. The role also involves close working links with the community teams and Romsey and Hampshire County Council.

The Therapy Team is part of a strong allied health professional workforce in The New Forest. Lymington New Forest Hospital is a 75 bedded unit with outstanding facilities.

Southern Health Foundation Trust are committed to continued professional development and a high standard of care throughout the service. There is an extensive professional development programme in place for all staff. The successful candidate will have monthly supervisions with their team lead, participate in the regular department and in-service training programme. The individual will have annual opportunities to apply for course funding. They will work as part of an innovative, enthusiastic and supportive team.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services. As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts. While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

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

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