Physiotherapist

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

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Job summary

Physiotherapist - Band 6

Full Time - Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist with an interest in pulmonary rehabilitation and delivery with some experience in the management of respiratory patients to contribute to developing community respiratory services within Wiltshire, as part Wiltshire Health and Care.

We are passionate about respiratory care and you will join us to assist in driving forward advancements in pulmonary rehabilitation services, delivering programmes which include exercise training and disease management education, promoting patient self- management leading to improved quality of life.

The post is Wiltshire where the team have a base in Chippenham and Amesbury. You will need to be a car driver, owner and prepared to cover a large geographical area.

The post is for 37.5 hours but is open to negotiation for the right candidate, similarly a development post would be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of an established integrated team which delivers care closer to home and have opportunity to carry out physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for patients with respiratory conditions. The post also provides an opportunity to deliver multidisciplinary functions to respiratory patients in variety of community settings, participate in teaching and supporting the community teams and carry out clinical audit to assist service development.

If you are looking for an exciting career development opportunity and consider you have the knowledge, skills and abilities to compliment this position please contact Jane Lindsay, Head of Service on 07787 668459 to arrange an informal visit.

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.

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

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22056

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Amesbury Health Centre

Smithfield Street

Amesbury

Salisbury

SP4 7AN


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

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date respiratory experience
  • Case management experience
  • Working with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
  • Setting and monitoring standards of care
  • Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups

Desirable

  • Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
  • Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN or equivalent AHP clinical qualification
  • First degree
  • Post graduate community qualification e.g. community specialist practitioner; MSC modules in advanced care
  • Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
  • To possess a current, valid driving licence and to be a competent driver
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting professional practice

Desirable

  • Experience of applying research based information to practice
  • COPD diploma or equivalent
  • Non-medical prescriber or interest in acquiring this qualification
  • Leadership and Management training
  • Awareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practice
  • To be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioning
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date respiratory experience
  • Case management experience
  • Working with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Knowledge of recruitment, selection & appraisal system
  • Setting and monitoring standards of care
  • Experience within a wide range of patient/client care groups

Desirable

  • Profiling community needs and targeting identified health needs of population
  • Evidence of innovative and flexible approach to care and the organisation of care

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN or equivalent AHP clinical qualification
  • First degree
  • Post graduate community qualification e.g. community specialist practitioner; MSC modules in advanced care
  • Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
  • To possess a current, valid driving licence and to be a competent driver
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting professional practice

Desirable

  • Experience of applying research based information to practice
  • COPD diploma or equivalent
  • Non-medical prescriber or interest in acquiring this qualification
  • Leadership and Management training
  • Awareness of recent Government initiatives that may affect future clinical practice
  • To be knowledgeable of the clinical governance agenda and have an awareness of commissioning

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

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Jane Lindsay

jane.lindsay5@nhs.net

07787668459

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22056

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Amesbury Health Centre

Smithfield Street

Amesbury

Salisbury

SP4 7AN


Supporting documents

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