Community Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Are you a physiotherapist who is passionate about rehabilitation and ever wondered what a role in the community is like? Do you have varied clinical background with transferable clinical and leadership skills that you would like to continue to develop, then the community setting is a perfect.
If you want a job that involves a flexible work-life balance, rehabilitation of patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and where no two days are the same, then look no further!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our multidisciplinary Neighbourhood Teams. Our interventions are exciting and dynamic, supporting patient flow through rapid response/admission prevention work and facilitation of hospital discharges with a Home First approach.
With training you will gain further experience in falls prevention, palliative and end of life care, and long-term condition management including: Neuro, MSK, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Rheumatology and Frailty.
Main duties of the job
The service functions over 7 days from 8am and 6pm. We promote a positive work/life balance and utilise flexible working to accommodate needs, your role will require lone working. We have posts in the North and West of the city dependant on preference and service needs.
You will be responsible for your own caseload, delivering holistic rehabilitation made meaningful by taking place in local communities, delegating to others to optimise outcomes. You will have opportunity to make a positive difference to your patients lives and develop skills in triage, rapid response, management of deteriorating patients and long-term conditions. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance your knowledge, supported by clinical supervision, peer support and regular CPD. You will develop leadership skills supporting others including therapy assistants and students and contribute to service improvement projects across the Trust and wider partners.
We welcome visits to find out more about what this role can offer.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For further information please contact Jessica Heap West Physiotherapy Lead 07960 727080 or Ruth Langton North Physiotherapy Lead 07511 047666
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPAECBFEFA
Job locations
Citywide, Building 3 White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Citywide, Building 3 White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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