Job summary
At Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our outstanding CQC rated Trust as a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist.
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join our dynamic, innovative and supportive team within the Amber Valley Rapid Response team.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and Derwent Valley World Heritage site and is in commuting distance of towns and cities in neighbouring counties, including Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield.
Our therapy and nursing services are working collaboratively with social care across Derbyshire to deliver an integrated service that provides accessible and responsive care to meet the needs of patients, GPs and the wider system.
Working Pattern: our service runs Mon-Sunday 08:00- 18:30 with flexibility to work longer or shorter days within this times. The job available is 37.5 hours but part time hours will be considered.
The post holder will need to have access to transport and be able to work in the community throughout Amber Valley and across boundaries into Erewash if needed.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Physiotherapist within our service you will:
Assess, diagnose, advise and treat patients with a variety of conditions.
Be responsible for the management of patients on your caseload.
Maintain professional autonomy, being responsible for the management of your own patients whilst working within Trust and National guidelines.
You will be a key member of the rapid response team responsible for delivering a high quality service.
You will have relevant experience and demonstrate transferrable skills at interview.
All posts require people to be flexible and move across sites according to the department needs, therefore access to transport is essential.
DCHS will provide protected CPD time, mentorship, supervision and opportunities for training and development.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Relevant CPD
- Relevant post-graduate training / qualifications
Desirable
- Clinical Educators training course
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge with varied clinical experience.
- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national or local standards
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Training education and clinical supervision of Technical Instructors/students less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and/or research
- Community experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice and quality
- Commitment to the development of clinical practice of others
- Comprehensive keyboard and IT skills
- Clinical reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and formulate a treatment plan
- Leadership skills
- Teaching/mentoring skills
- Training and presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Other
Essential
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derbyshire County in order to carry out required duties
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Relevant CPD
- Relevant post-graduate training / qualifications
Desirable
- Clinical Educators training course
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge with varied clinical experience.
- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national or local standards
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Training education and clinical supervision of Technical Instructors/students less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and/or research
- Community experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice and quality
- Commitment to the development of clinical practice of others
- Comprehensive keyboard and IT skills
- Clinical reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and formulate a treatment plan
- Leadership skills
- Teaching/mentoring skills
- Training and presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Other
Essential
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derbyshire County in order to carry out required duties
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays
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).
