Physiotherapist - HMP Huntercombe

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join our Health in Justice (HiJ) Musculoskeletal (MSK) team on a part time basis, at HMP Huntercombe.  This is a category C mens prison in Oxfordshire.

This role is 3 sessions per month; total number of hours are 12 hours a month.

Salary is between £40,000 - £49,0000 pro rota depending on experience.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging but rewarding places for healthcare practitioners to work.  If you are looking to develop your skills, learn something new and challenge yourself in a different environment, this could be the role for you.  You will be supported by a Regional Team Lead and Clinical Lead, so if the prison environment is a new to you, support will be available to help you settle in.

We also believe in a good work life balance, so the hours can be worked flexibly around your other commitments.

Main duties of the job

• As our physiotherapist, you will:

  • Provide care to an MSK caseload, a mixture of acute injuries and chronic conditions, some complex in nature
  • Work as part of an MDT to provide evidence-based care to our cohort of patients.The MDT consists of ANPs, nurses, GPs, pharmacist, psychologists, substances misuse team.
  • Work closely with the prison gym staff to enhance the rehabilitation of prisoners.
  • Work as an autonomous practitioner in charge of triaging and managing your caseload and diary
  • Work with the wider HiJ MSK Service to implement service improvements

About us

We are looking for a caring, compassionate, innovative physiotherapist to help us deliver our vision of high level MSK care in a secure setting.

You will have:

• BSc in physiotherapy
• HCPC registered practitioner
• Proven post-registration experience of assessing and treating MSK conditions in an outpatient setting
• Evidence of CPD and work within MSK speciality
• A non judgemental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills in MS word, Outlook,
• Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience of electronic notes systems.

What you can expect in return;

• Up to £49,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays (pro-rata depending on days worked)
• The support you need to grow in your role, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses and an excellent supportive learning environment to continue your professional development
• Be part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.