Job summary
Physiotherapist - Band 5 (or Band 6 depending on experience)
Melksham and Bradford on Avon Community Team
37.5 hours per week - Permanent
Are you a strong team player, an excellent communicator who is adaptable, committed, organized and able to work under pressure. Then this job is for you.
We are looking for a Band 5 Physiotherapist, preferably with some community experience to join our Community Therapy team.
You will have the opportunity to work within strong and supportive multi-disciplinary teams utilising your developing assessment and clinical reasoning skills. You will have the opportunity to take part in regular supervision, joint working and expert, evidence based in house training. Participation on weekend Rota is also be required, usually meaning you would work 1 weekend in 4.
Due to the domiciliary nature of this post a full UK driving license and access to a car is essential. The post is subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing a professional Physiotherapy service and carrying an agreed caseload under the supervision of Specialist Community Physiotherapist.
To deliver a complex package of high-quality healthcare including assessment, treatment, and advice to patients with various needs in a variety of settings.
To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within disciplinary format.
To deliver a Physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments.
You are expected to cover planned and urgent occupational therapy assessment and treatment as well as supporting Home first, discharge to assess pathway and rapid response.
Please contact either Kate Payne (Team manager) kate.payne2@nhs.net or 01225 701051
Or: Rhome Macatangay (Developmental Clinical lead) rhomie.macatangay@nhs.net or 01225 701051
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
04 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21793
Job locations
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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