Job summary
If you a physiotherapist and who is looking for an exciting
opportunity to use your clinical skills to make a difference, while working in
a community environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Evesham Neighbourhood Team. We
are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed band 6 Physiotherapist to
be based at Evesham Community Hospital. Our team covers 7 GP surgeries situated
in the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire.
If you are looking for a role, where you can use your skills
to make a difference then come and join our team. The team includes Nurses, Physiotherapists,
Occupational Therapists, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Clinical
Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Administrators who all work together alongside
our GP partners as part of our Multidisciplinary Team approach to support
people in their home environment
This is a full time role
Main duties of the job
The role will require:
Working flexibly to provide the
service delivery need across the local area working 37.5hrs per week
An enthusiastic, motivated, and
innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community team
The ability to work autonomously and
manage your own case load whilst supervising others and working within a
multi-disciplinary team
The ability to problem-solve and
manage time effectively
Experience of working in a fast paced
and varied environment
The ability to communicate effectively
with others at all levels
The ability to travel to deliver care
services
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on a day-to-day basis.
Act as line manager to junior staff and assistants
including undertaking the annual staff appraisal and development reviews for
these staff.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within an
integrated team providing timely and expert professional assessment and
treatment interventions to patients either in their own homes or other
community settings. This will be achieved through a combination of hands-on
expert clinical skills and knowledge as a Physiotherapist to treat, educate and
support patients and by working with patients and their families to assess,
plan and implement appropriate care plans and treatment.
Provide case management for a designated caseload of
patients who have immediate and / or complex care needs.
Undertake
the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients including those with a
highly complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical
reasoning.
Please be
aware interviews will be held face to face.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on a day-to-day basis.
Act as line manager to junior staff and assistants
including undertaking the annual staff appraisal and development reviews for
these staff.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within an
integrated team providing timely and expert professional assessment and
treatment interventions to patients either in their own homes or other
community settings. This will be achieved through a combination of hands-on
expert clinical skills and knowledge as a Physiotherapist to treat, educate and
support patients and by working with patients and their families to assess,
plan and implement appropriate care plans and treatment.
Provide case management for a designated caseload of
patients who have immediate and / or complex care needs.
Undertake
the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients including those with a
highly complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical
reasoning.
Please be
aware interviews will be held face to face.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
- Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence-based Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Awareness of scope of practice
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- High level of clinical skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
- Experience of delegation to qualified/ unqualified staff
Desirable
- Recent experience in a community setting
- Experience at band 6
- Experience within relevant clinical field
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
- Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence-based Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Awareness of scope of practice
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- High level of clinical skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
- Experience of delegation to qualified/ unqualified staff
Desirable
- Recent experience in a community setting
- Experience at band 6
- Experience within relevant clinical field
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
