Band 6 Community Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
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Job overview
We have an exciting Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for an experienced Community Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who would like to extend their leadership and managerial skills whilst guiding and supporting more junior members of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in education and clinical leadership within this role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, team player to join the Derby City Core Therapy team.
If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who is motivated to achieve you full potential, we would love to hear from you!
Your responsibilities will include managing a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological, orthopaedic (trauma and elective), respiratory and elderly rehabilitation.
You will be working as part of an integrated team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers, Therapy Support Workers, and alongside Social Care, Nurses, Community Matrons, Care Coordinators, ACPs and other specialist services.
Main duties of the job
Our Integrated Care Services Teams are enthusiastic with a breadth of experience and a shared goal to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.
All team members are expected to carry their own clinical caseload, attend regular therapy meetings and undertake individual and joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions with members of the MDT where appropriate.
Rehabilitation is delivered to patients in community settings with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and preventing hospital admission or facilitating discharge home.
You will be able to develop your knowledge and experience around Falls and Frailty, and will also have the opportunity to work with the unplanned Therapy team to prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge.
The Core Therapy hours are between 8.30am and 4.30pm, however we support Community First which is a service 7 days a week between the hours of 8.00am and 6.30pm. Weekend and bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.
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.
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Varied Band 5 experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Leadership or management course
- Band 6 experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Proven clinical knowledge and expertise
- Knowledge of NHS agenda and the importance of partnersip working
- Case management experience
- Community Experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Leadership and organisational skills
- IT/admin skills
Other
Essential criteria- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derby City 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.