Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced community physiotherapist to join a well establish team. Leading a team of therapy staff working in the mid Bedfordshire area. This is a part time post working 22.5 hours a week, days and times can be negotiated upon appointment.
Main duties of the job
Operating from a variety of locations the Physiotherapy Service from Bedford Hospital provides high quality patient centred care across acute inpatients, community rehabilitation bedded units, outpatients, domiciliary, and children's services. Specialist clinical teams offer patient treatments throughout North and Mid Bedfordshire.
The speciality areas are headed up by a team of dedicated Professional Lead Physiotherapists covering the specialist teams of In-Patients, Out Patients, Paediatrics and community.
The Physio@home Physiotherapy Service provides Physiotherapy treatment across domiciliary, inpatient rehabilitation units and will integrate with, and support, other interventions such as those provided by the Rehab & Enablement teams, the Enablement service, the acute provider Navigation service, the Musculoskeletal service and the Learning Disabilities and Falls teams.
The Physio@home Service provides a holistic approach to provide assessment, treatment, prevention advice and education for housebound patients with a wide range of conditions. There are 2 team leaders within this service, locality based.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To be a clinical lead physiotherapist.
- To work collaboratively with other members of the Physiotherapy team, the wider therapy team, and other health care professionals to develop holistic care packages for the clients on your caseload and to promote ongoing good working relationships.
- To communicate with the patients of more junior staff when offering a second opinion.
- To communicate with GPs & other staff regarding specific patients and the provision of Physiotherapy treatment and concerning the physiotherapy service as a whole.
- Be responsible for the development of your own professional practice and that of the more junior physiotherapists and support staff / students you are delegating work to.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To be a clinical lead physiotherapist.
- To work collaboratively with other members of the Physiotherapy team, the wider therapy team, and other health care professionals to develop holistic care packages for the clients on your caseload and to promote ongoing good working relationships.
- To communicate with the patients of more junior staff when offering a second opinion.
- To communicate with GPs & other staff regarding specific patients and the provision of Physiotherapy treatment and concerning the physiotherapy service as a whole.
- Be responsible for the development of your own professional practice and that of the more junior physiotherapists and support staff / students you are delegating work to.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience
Desirable
- Successfully managed a developed a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience
Desirable
- Successfully managed a developed a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
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).
