Community Clinical Therapist Physiotherapist

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the North Community Therapy Team, a friendly and supportive team of Therapists and Therapy Assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation service to patients. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions and the opportunity to develop your leadership/management skills.

The post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with interest in community working. Successful applicants need to be efficient workers, good communicators and confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Responsibility for managing your own caseload AND working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care - preventing unnecessary admissions, promoting functional independence and facilitating timely discharge from hospital.

HIOWH Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes by looking at new ways of working with great development opportunities through our trust with CPD access to MSc Modules. You will receive support and professional development . A current driving license and access to a car for work purposes are essential - free onsite parking and expenses are paid for work related travel.

Only open to employees of HIOW NHS system ie. HIOW ICB, HIOW Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, UHS FT, SCAS ,Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Therapist will work across the caseload, using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients, triage appropriately and refer/liaise with the correct services.

To provide specialist therapy assessment of patients, using analytical and judgment skills. To provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice where-ever possible.

To devise effective care plans for each patient with specific therapeutic knowledge, recognising him or her as an individual.

To provide the therapeutic treatment programme or where appropriate direct the intervention as necessary through Support Workers, or other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To facilitate safe discharge at the optimum point of care for patients, including assessing risk, undertaking home assessments if appropriate, ordering equipment and providing appropriate advice for patients/ carers.

The Clinical Therapist will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead receiving specific therapy clinical supervision/ development support from the appropriate leads in the district.

The Clinical Therapist will liaise with a wide range of clinical colleagues including but not exclusively, UCR team, District Nurses, Social Care professionals and GP's, to facilitate a patient focused, co-ordinated case management.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Employer's website

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

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