Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are
seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our
therapy rehabilitation team based at chester le street Community Hospital for a
9 month maternity secondment.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week
service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and
opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual
supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
For further information please contact Lauren
Gilpin, Clinical Lead community wards, 07768123168
Main duties of the job
This post is for a band 5 physiotherapist full time.
The service will work over 6 days a week.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and
opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual
supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
The successful applicant will independently manage a
caseload providing holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a
comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of
problems and will allow you to develop your knowledge
Opportunities to:
Develop
skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy
practice.
Develop
your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.
To support
assistant staff and to help with their development
Lead and
participate in peer support and in service training
Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- Member of CSP
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- Member of CSP
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
