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Specialist Physiotherapist ESD

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

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Job summary

ESD Physiotherapist - Band 6

South Wiltshire Locality

27 Hours per week - Permanent

Closing date for advert 13th October, interview date Thursday 26th October 2023

Wiltshire Health and Care Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for up to 27 hours. This is a permanent position, however we are flexible and can consider secondment opportunities as well as being open to discussing flexible working patterns. This is based in the South of Wiltshire, although there will be an expectation to travel as the post requires. Again we can be flexible depending on the home location of the applicant.

Main duties of the job

You will be working with a supportive multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists and Dietitians.

Based in the community, the team sees patients for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital. The South team is based in Wilton and has close links with the inpatient stroke unit in Salisbury Hospital.

You role will be to provide neurological assessment and treatment for patients who have suffered an acute stroke and implement treatment plans based around their own goals.

A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential.

For further details, please contact Donna Bayliss, donna.bayliss@nhs.net, or the ESD team on:

07920107829

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21669

Job locations

Central Health Clinic

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MCSP Dip PT / BSc / BSc(Hons) PT
  • Registered as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professionals Council

Desirable

  • MSc Physiotherapist

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience of applying research based information to practice
  • Clinical experience in stroke and neurology
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Community Experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MCSP Dip PT / BSc / BSc(Hons) PT
  • Registered as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professionals Council

Desirable

  • MSc Physiotherapist

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience of applying research based information to practice
  • Clinical experience in stroke and neurology
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Community Experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Central Health Clinic

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Central Health Clinic

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Donna Bayliss

donna.bayliss@nhs.net

07825921584

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-21669

Job locations

Central Health Clinic

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL


Supporting documents

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