Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced
physiotherapist to join our community hospital therapy team to work 18hrs a
week.
The ability to use your initiative, work
proactively, demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, manage
and prioritise your own workload and respond flexibly to changing demands are
essential requirements of the post.
We have 7 Community Hospital sites across Worcestershire
offering inpatient rehabilitation. The whole team has a strong work ethic but
are extremely flexible and supportive in the balance of work and home life.
The role will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will
have autonomy to balance and achieve the demands of the role so will need to
demonstrate abilities in being responsive and flexible.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, please get in touch with the recruiting manger.
Main duties of the job
Day to day, you will be undertaking holistic assessments of inpatients
including those with multiple pathologies and reasons for admission, liaising
with the MDT and facilitating patient discharges. You will formulate individual programmes of
rehabilitation using clinical reasoning and utilising a range of treatment
skills and targeting realistic goals. It is also expected that you will offer
support and education to carers/families. You will work closely with therapy support
workers and Band 5 therapists as well as nursing staff to provide 24/7
rehabilitation.
You will attend the weekly MDT in which the team will discuss the
progress of patients and plans for discharge. You will also participate in
referral management and be liaising with other health care professionals.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Evidence of experience with inpatient rehabilitation
- Experience as Band 6
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in physiotherapy in relevant areas; frailty, falls and dementia
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Clinical Educators qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Evidence of experience with inpatient rehabilitation
- Experience as Band 6
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in physiotherapy in relevant areas; frailty, falls and dementia
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Clinical Educators qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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
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).
