Job summary
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation which aims to provide high quality, safe and effective health and social care.
Our vision is a community where we are all supported and empowered to be as well and as independent as possible, able to manage our own health and wellbeing, and in our own homes.
We have an exciting opportunity available within our Community Therapy Team. We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with experience or a Band 5 Physiotherapist looking for career progression to join our team, to provide a high quality physiotherapy service to those living in the Moor to Sea Locality. This will be working with people in their own homes, residential/nursing homes and in our rehab gyms.
Main duties of the job
The Community Therapy service enables therapists to work autonomously, managing their own caseload. Types of referrals vary, with a chance to develop complex case management of a wide variety of conditions. The service also runs Strength and Balance Groups.
The post holder will cover the Community Hospital ward when the ward physiotherapist is on annual leave. They will also be part of the Intermediate Care weekend working rota.
The Intermediate Care Service facilitates crisis management in the community, prevention of hospital admissions, quicker discharge from hospital and supports people to remain as independent as possible at home. Patients are seen within the most appropriate setting; at home and in intermediate care placements in residential care homes. The team works in a truly integrated way, with nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacist, dietician and a paramedic.
The post holder will be well supported by senior staff, as well as by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There will be opportunities to supervise band 5 Physiotherapists, support workers and students. There are excellent CPD training opportunities, including Physiotherapy peer support groups, training from the South Devon Health Services training and development team, Clinical Interest Groups and peer support.
About us
Why work with us -Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation which aims to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
The physiotherapy service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Skills and experience in rehabilitation of amputee patients
- Skills and experience in respiratory physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of primary care rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process
Special Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
- Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Skills and experience in rehabilitation of amputee patients
- Skills and experience in respiratory physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of primary care rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process
Special Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
- Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.
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.
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.
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).
