Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are
seeking x3 highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist's to join
our therapy rehabilitation teams within the North and South locality.
Vacancies at the following bases:
Chester-Le-Street Community hospital.
Weardale Community Hospital
Richardson Community Hospital.
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 Sarah
Watson, Clinical Lead community wards.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a band 5 physiotherapist full time.
The service will work over 6 days a week.
There are currently x2 vacancies within the North locality
and x1 within the South locality.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Client Group: Adult rehabilitation and crisis management to
community/ward based patient population within designated locality 365 days a year 0800 - 2000
To undertake a comprehensive assessment
of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate
individualised treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills, and utilising
a wide range of treatment skills. Not
directly supervised, but seek advice as and when required.
As an autonomous practitioner, to be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own clinical and non-clinical activity associated with individual patient care.
To delegate treatment tasks to
unqualified staff inclusive of assistants and care support workers.
To plan and organise clinical activity,
with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and
administrative duties including statistical record keeping.
To be responsible for the correct and
safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible
for the allocation of these resources.
To be responsible for clinical
record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and legal
requirements.
To contribute to the supervision of
undergraduate Therapists where placements within speciality areas have been
designated as appropriate.
When
working in the community and domiciliary setting, to work as a lone
practitioner with telephone support from a Senior Therapist if required.
To contribute towards the provision of
flexible and timely services.
To work to the standards of the
speciality area and to ensure that expert knowledge within the speciality area
is acquired through independent learning and collaboration during the working
day with senior staff.
To attend mandatory training and to
adhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to personnel,
health and safety, child / elder protection issues and continuing health care
needs.
To participate in and contribute to all
activities associated with the departments response to current trends and
changes within the health service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Client Group: Adult rehabilitation and crisis management to
community/ward based patient population within designated locality 365 days a year 0800 - 2000
To undertake a comprehensive assessment
of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, to formulate
individualised treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills, and utilising
a wide range of treatment skills. Not
directly supervised, but seek advice as and when required.
As an autonomous practitioner, to be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own clinical and non-clinical activity associated with individual patient care.
To delegate treatment tasks to
unqualified staff inclusive of assistants and care support workers.
To plan and organise clinical activity,
with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and
administrative duties including statistical record keeping.
To be responsible for the correct and
safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible
for the allocation of these resources.
To be responsible for clinical
record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and legal
requirements.
To contribute to the supervision of
undergraduate Therapists where placements within speciality areas have been
designated as appropriate.
When
working in the community and domiciliary setting, to work as a lone
practitioner with telephone support from a Senior Therapist if required.
To contribute towards the provision of
flexible and timely services.
To work to the standards of the
speciality area and to ensure that expert knowledge within the speciality area
is acquired through independent learning and collaboration during the working
day with senior staff.
To attend mandatory training and to
adhere to all Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to personnel,
health and safety, child / elder protection issues and continuing health care
needs.
To participate in and contribute to all
activities associated with the departments response to current trends and
changes within the health service.
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
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
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.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered or receiving registration within the next 3 weeks post-closing date of advert.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
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
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
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.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered or receiving registration within the next 3 weeks post-closing date of advert.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
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).
