Community Physiotherapist
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit new a Community Physiotherapist to join our friendly Therapy team in Amber Valley.
We have a 30 hour per week vacancy, and an opportunity to work within a variety of our different workstreams to include Rapid Response, Higher Priority and Routine core. The hours of the service vary depending on the pathway but you will be required to work between the hours of 8.00 and 18.30. The post holder would be able to work condensed hours- working 3 longer days or 4 shorter days, but may be required to cover the later shift.
You will be required to see patients in the Community which will give you the opportunity to adopt agile working between your own home and our various bases across Amber Valley. This offers great flexibility and independence for managing your own caseload.
The Community Therapy team comprises of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with band 4 and band 3 support workers. We are part of a large Integrated Community Team which include Community Nursing, Care Co-ordinators and the Community Response Team.
You will be required to work weekends as part of a shared rota. This will give you the opportunity to see urgent patients as part of a wider team. You will receive enhanced weekend pay and days off in the week as a result. (Approx. 1 in 6 weekends)
You will be joining an established team with a wealth of experience and you will have access to a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist who will be able to support you with your development.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to conduction comprehensive, holistic assessments in the Community setting.
We like to view Community as a speciality in it's own right and you will be exposed to a range of conditions and scenarios which include Falls, MSK, Neurology, Respiratory, manual handling and equipment provision. This gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills across a wide area with an underlying focus on Frailty.
You will be required to establish treatment plans and goals following your assessment and mange your own caseload. You will need to work with your Core Community colleagues to manage patient flow and maintain capacity within your diary.
You will be required to attend and take part in meetings which will include Community Delivery Team (CDT) meetings with our GP practices, which will enable you to develop good working relationships with the relevant Care Co-ordinator for the practice that you are linked to.
You will be required to do an array of mandatory training related to your role and we will identify any gaps in your knowledge and skills and support you to close these to gain your competencies as a Community Physiotherapist.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Physiotherapist and more experienced Physiotherapists looking for a challenge or a new direction.
We really want to hear from you! Please get in touch to discuss anything or arrange a visit to come and meet the team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON 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.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship.For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”
Person specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential criteria- Degree or working towards degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD / training
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
- Proven clinical knowledge
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Community experience
Skills and attributes
Essential criteria- 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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”
Our values:
- To get the basics right
- To act with compassion and respect
- To make a difference
- To value and develop teamwork
- To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.