Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity within Dorking Healthcare to join an expanding out patient
service. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to work
with a team of dedicated Physiotherapists and consultants to deliver a high
standard of care to the local community.
We are a
friendly and dynamic team with career progression opportunities in the areas
of:
- Consultant
referral Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- First
Contact Physiotherapy within Primary Care
- Chronic
Fatigue/Long Covid Physiotherapist a developing MDT clinic led by Specialist
GP
These
opportunities would be suitable for an experienced band 6 or band 7
Physiotherapist. We are committed to continued professional development and have excellent supervision structure in place. You will be
responsible for managing your own case load and contributing to service
delivery.
A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Agencies
please note: DHC does not use agencies
to fill permanent roles. Do not contact
us.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will need to be Registered as a Physiotherapist with the
Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with a minimum of three years
musculoskeletal experience.
The role:
This job advert
reflects several role opportunities within Dorking Healthcare Physiotherapy
Team and we are willing to discuss either one or a combination of roles to suit
your skills and career development.
If you are
interested in the FCP role at Pond Tail Surgery you will need to have completed
the HEE Roadmap To Practice stages one and two.
The Physiotherapy Outpatient role involves providing a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal
outpatients referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide variety
of musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic
conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal
pain.
DHC are developing a
Chronic Fatigue/Long Covid service to our community based on evidence based
multi-disciplinary team clinics led by a GP specialist in respiratory care. We
are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills
and an interest in rehabilitation and pacing.
This role
is a permanent role, full or part time will be considered with flexibility of
the role between primary care and Outpatient services.
Please see the attached job description for
further details and a person specification.
About us
DHC is a GP Federation, representing
140,000 patients providing a wide range of quality healthcare services
including elective care, Talking Therapies, community healthcare and primary
care across Surrey. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission)
and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider).
DHC is working at the centre of the
local health system to evolve and deliver integrated care and that requires
strong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our services, we aim to
put the patient at the centre of their care, make sure our services are easy to
access by local patients and reduce waiting times for patients.
GP practices have been brought
together into Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to offer services in the local
community. There are 4 Primary Care Networks as part of the DHC Federation,
Redhill Phoenix PCN, Dorking PCN, South Tandridge PCN and Integrated Care
Partnership PCN. The PCNs are critical to the changing NHS and are the focal
point of all locally developed planning and service delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Become part of a friendly, professional
team
- Opportunities for training
and development
- Membership of the NHS
Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave-minimum of 27 days (plus Bank holidays)rising
to 33 days/year
- Opportunity to buy or sell leave
(once per year)
DHC actively encourage and promote
diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal
opportunities for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MSK Physiotherapist
Consultant referral physiotherapy treatment service
Job Purpose:
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.
Physiotherapist (CFS/ME)
To provide highly specialist care to individuals attending the Chronic Fatigue / Myalgic Encephalopathy service. You will work alongside other specialists in the team.
Job Purpose:
1. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence.
2. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
FCP Physiotherapist
This is a mixed primary and secondary care role working across:
- First Contact Physiotherapy in Primary care
Job Purpose:
1. Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.
2. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
3. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.
4. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MSK Physiotherapist
Consultant referral physiotherapy treatment service
Job Purpose:
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.
Physiotherapist (CFS/ME)
To provide highly specialist care to individuals attending the Chronic Fatigue / Myalgic Encephalopathy service. You will work alongside other specialists in the team.
Job Purpose:
1. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence.
2. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
FCP Physiotherapist
This is a mixed primary and secondary care role working across:
- First Contact Physiotherapy in Primary care
Job Purpose:
1. Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.
2. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
3. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.
4. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Please refer to the relevant job description for more details
Desirable
- MSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Please refer to the relevant job description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Please refer to the relevant job description for more details
Desirable
- MSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Please refer to the relevant job description for more details
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).
