Job summary
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Physiotherapist or Student Physiotherapist, about to qualify and looking to join a supportive and pro active team? The Blandford Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team are looking for a Community / Ward Physiotherapist to be based at Blandford Hospital.
As a Physiotherapist you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting . The hospital and community caseload comprises of a mix of complex medical problems including orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory and elderly care with an aim to treat and rehabilitate.
We look to help prevent hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. We encourage independence through equipment and exercises which will directly impact the quality of a patient's life. In return we offer you one to one support, excellent training opportunities, the ability to work flexibly alongside an experienced and multidisciplinary team. Newly qualified are encouraged to apply.
The Community Physiotherapist role is a full-time post, part time applications may be considered dependent on hours. We support flexible working around shift patterns, see below;
Monday to Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Weekend and Public Holiday
09:00 - 17:00 (enhanced pay)
Further enquiries please contact tim.shaw1@nhs.net or call 01258394018
Main duties of the job
The post will involve assessment and treatment of patients in both a community and inpatient setting to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, promote earlier hospital discharges and rehabilitate a wide variety of conditions. The caseloads comprise of a mix of orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory and elderly care, so offer an opportunity to gain therapy skills across diverse patient groups.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
Essential
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
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).
