Job summary
Are you looking to develop your Physiotherapy skills in the community?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client centered evidence-based care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team.
You will have a role developing your Physiotherapy practice and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation and assessments for clients within the community.
You will be given the opportunity to build and maintain key relationships with acute and community referrers to the services as well as partners in the community.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students, participate in any audit or development being undertaken by the service.
To assess the functional needs of patients providing intervention plans based on protocols and pathways aimed at improving function and reducing the impact of disability, working with clients to identify PT goals as part of their overall care plan.
To independently manage a delegated caseload of straightforward and complex cases demonstrating a high level of problem solving, clinical reasoning skills and professional judgement.
To manage patients across their care pathway from hospital to home by referring to and liaising with appropriate services, taking on the role of case management for some patients
CLCH offers a variety of training opportunities to clinical staff and is committed in supporting continuous professional development of their workforce and offer regular in-services and CPD opportunities. The post is supported by Highly Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, as Team leads.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you have current HPC registration and recognized qualifications as a Physiotherapist.
You should have experience working with a variety of patients and rehabilitation experience.
Can clearly demonstrate skills for specialist assessment and treatment of clients with a range of presentations and comorbidities, and a variety of other conditions (including MSK, geriatrics, falls, Parkinsons, amputees and orthopaedics).
Experience will include working in multi-professional teams and across a range of different agencies to achieve the optimum outcome for service users (including working in the community).
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and have a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working/skill sharing.
This is a community based role so having UK full driving licence and access to car for work are essential.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you have current HPC registration and recognized qualifications as a Physiotherapist.
You should have experience working with a variety of patients and rehabilitation experience.
Can clearly demonstrate skills for specialist assessment and treatment of clients with a range of presentations and comorbidities, and a variety of other conditions (including MSK, geriatrics, falls, Parkinsons, amputees and orthopaedics).
Experience will include working in multi-professional teams and across a range of different agencies to achieve the optimum outcome for service users (including working in the community).
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and have a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working/skill sharing.
This is a community based role so having UK full driving licence and access to car for work are essential.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification study
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience which should include: Elderly Care
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Rehabilitation
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Intermediate Care/Community Rehabilitation
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Falls prevention
- Significant post qualification experience which should include MDT working
Desirable
- Experience in acute hospital setting.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Student supervision/teaching skills.
- Aware of current issues in Occupational Therapy/NHS.
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Good level of IT skills
Desirable
- Interest in rehabilitation and elderly care.
- Member of a Specialist Interest Group
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
- Evidence of involvement in service delivery improvement
Key Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification study
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience which should include: Elderly Care
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Rehabilitation
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Intermediate Care/Community Rehabilitation
- Significant post qualification experience which should include Falls prevention
- Significant post qualification experience which should include MDT working
Desirable
- Experience in acute hospital setting.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Student supervision/teaching skills.
- Aware of current issues in Occupational Therapy/NHS.
- Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Good level of IT skills
Desirable
- Interest in rehabilitation and elderly care.
- Member of a Specialist Interest Group
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
- Evidence of involvement in service delivery improvement
Key Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
