Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for providing person centred rehabilitation in the inpatient setting? If so, then this could be the job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team here at Gosport War Memorial Hospital, covering two inpatient rehabilitation wards. You will treat a wide variety of patients with different conditions, providing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans to promote independence and quality of life when discharged from hospital.

We are looking for a physiotherapist who is keen to learn, can think outside the box and work independently or within a team. The successful candidate will work within our MDT to carry a caseload, provide supervision to unregistered members of the team and support physiotherapy students. In return we offer a supportive environment, with learning opportunities and a friendly atmosphere.

We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced physiotherapists. You will need a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration. You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car for work.

For more information, please email Jen Sims (Physiotherapy Team Lead): Jennifer.sims@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy service to an allocated caseload. To assess clients, plan treatment / interventions and maintain associated records.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?

Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?

We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

  • Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
  • We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
  • We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Details

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-PSE-I-1084A

Job locations

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Diploma/Degree PT
  • Health Professions Council registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Diploma/Degree PT
  • Health Professions Council registration

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Sims

jennifer.sims@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-PSE-I-1084A

Job locations

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW


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