Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation beds. We are looking for a band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy team and wider MDT at Potters Bar Community Hospital.
This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. The majority of the patients are referred from an acute hospital and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for delivering, and maintaining in the team, a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.
There is a potential to turn this role in to a rotational post in the near future.
You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, child care, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes.
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
**Please refer to job description, person specification CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification CLCH Trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate training
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying out physiotherapy assessments to formulate a comprehensive treatment plans and goals
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to support staff.
- Experience working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Ability to manage time/caseload effectively
- Commitment to patient-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally, and professionally responsible
- 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)
- To be Occupational Health cleared for the role specified
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate training
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying out physiotherapy assessments to formulate a comprehensive treatment plans and goals
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to support staff.
- Experience working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Ability to manage time/caseload effectively
- Commitment to patient-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally, and professionally responsible
- 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)
- To be Occupational Health cleared for the role specified
- Able to work under pressure
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).
