Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community rehabilitation band 6 Physiotherapist to join a supportive and enthusiastic community ward therapy service, delivering rehabilitation to patients in a community hospital setting at CLitheroe Hospital, or on the Intermediate care wards at Burnley General Hospital.
The team is a skilled multi disciplinary team and supports improvement and learning
You will be working with patients with a large variety of conditions and disabilities, . You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team.
We offer a fabulous training programme within a supportive team.
Clinical supervision and working alongside a clinical service lead to support your development
The service operates across 6 days Monday- Saturday
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision ofspecialised assessment and treatment of patientsreferred to the service . Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complexconditions including long term condition management and hospital discharges. You will carry out specialist assessment and treatment , rehabilitation and onward discharge to community Therapy services.
Work across the MDT as part of the ward team
Provide support to a rotational band 5 Physio and other members of the MDT
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients on a community rehab ward , and onward referral and discharge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients on a community rehab ward , and onward referral and discharge.
Person Specification
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oPost graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oProfession specific Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy oHealth Professions Council Registration oEvidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in rotations. oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Royal College of Occupational Therapy oInvolvement in Special Clinical Interest Group
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oPost graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab. oPost graduate training in relevant clinical areas oExperience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies. oExperience of working in an integrated therapy or multi professional MDT oExperience of therapy student and/or support staff supervision oContribution to clinical education of less experienced staff/students/assistants oExperience of working with patients with dementing
Person Specification
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oPost graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oProfession specific Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy oHealth Professions Council Registration oEvidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in rotations. oMembership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Royal College of Occupational Therapy oInvolvement in Special Clinical Interest Group
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
- oPost graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab. oPost graduate training in relevant clinical areas oExperience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies. oExperience of working in an integrated therapy or multi professional MDT oExperience of therapy student and/or support staff supervision oContribution to clinical education of less experienced staff/students/assistants oExperience of working with patients with dementing
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).
