Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work as an Physiotherapist within the South Community Therapy Team on Ogden Court, Community Unit, Wymondham. The unit provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients who require therapy interventions before returning home/to placement. The Ogden team have close links to the team at our other bedded unit at Foxley (Dereham) and the Community based Therapy Team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and skills with support from the Clinical Lead Physiotherapists. You will be working closely with other professionals in the team and will acquire holistic assessment skills to support your core Occupational therapy knowledge.
You will deliver high quality physiotherapeutic interventions and health care to patients within a variety of community settings, which may include in-reaching on to the in-patient unit as needed. To provide proactive, holistic case management and rehabilitation whilst working with patients to help them set realistic goals. Utilising health coaching skills to actively engage with patient and their family to ensure that expectations are appropriately managed.
Main duties of the job
- To work on Ogden Court ward as part of the MDT
- To assess and describe treatment packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital as part of the Discharge to Assess Pathway.
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
- To supporting students, band 5s, and unregistered staff through supervision and informal discussion
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an in-service training programme to promote further learning, and there is regular clinical supervision and an annual appraisal to develop you in your post. Physiotherapy students are taken on a regular basis from the University of East Anglia. You will be able to develop your leadership skills by supervising junior staff and students in your role as a Senior Physiotherapist.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team in South Norfolk. We look forward to meeting you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an in-service training programme to promote further learning, and there is regular clinical supervision and an annual appraisal to develop you in your post. Physiotherapy students are taken on a regular basis from the University of East Anglia. You will be able to develop your leadership skills by supervising junior staff and students in your role as a Senior Physiotherapist.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team in South Norfolk. We look forward to meeting you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance Be able to:
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Be reliable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at a relevant level
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
Desirable
- Relevant safeguarding training
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
- Experience of audit/research
Communication
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
Personal attributes/behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course
Other
Essential
- Professional appearance Be able to:
- Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Be reliable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at a relevant level
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
Desirable
- Relevant safeguarding training
- Working knowledge of SystmOne
- Experience of audit/research
Communication
Essential
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- A team player
Personal attributes/behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
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).
