Rotational Physiotherapist

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

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Job summary

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Are you interested, in being part of a responsive, innovative and dynamic service, delivering therapeutic patient care in constantly changing environments?

We are looking for Physiotherapists to join our band 5 rotation working in friendly teams that are based across the North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield locality, within North Derbyshire.

You will rotate every 6 months between the in-patient community hospital, community rehab and MSK and Neurological out-patient physiotherapy teams.

This post is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified physiotherapist to develop their skills and knowledge working within supportive environments.

You will need to have a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion.

As the post will require some working in the community and the need to be able to work from different bases you will need access to transport.

Some of the teams operate over a 7-day service.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise, competent, evidence based clinical care delivery we want to hear from you.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality physiotherapy treatments to adults with a complex variety of conditions working across a variety of community care / rotational settings within the North east Derbyshire and Chesterfield localities.

To undertake assessments of adults who are referred to the Integrated Care Teams and services requiring physiotherapy input and to be able to adapt to ever changing patient and service needs.

To be an integral member of the Integrated Care Team (ICT) delivering high quality, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing interventions.

To be an active member of the wider Physiotherapy workforce of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and willing to work wherever the service requires.

To be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through maintenance of professional registration, Continuous Professional Development activities and main a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration.

After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

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.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCD-5359-25

Job locations

North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


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

  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical courses

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Experience of working in a physiotherapy team
  • Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
  • Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
  • Experience of clinical audit / research
  • Evidence of varied Clinical experience during training as a student or within existing role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team / within community or Intermediate Care Team

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical courses

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Experience of working in a physiotherapy team
  • Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
  • Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
  • Experience of clinical audit / research
  • Evidence of varied Clinical experience during training as a student or within existing role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team / within community or Intermediate Care Team

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Community Team Leader

Lynne Bakewell

lbakewell@nhs.net

07775537649

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCD-5359-25

Job locations

North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


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