We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic physiotherapist to join our friendly team here at Oakwood Unit in a band 6 role. An ideal candidate will have, effective communication skills, experience of providing physiotherapy to patients with complex conditions, be a good team player and have aforward thinkingoutlook.
We are a 24 bedded physical health inpatient unit at Prospect Park Hospital providing high-quality patient-centred rehabilitation, which focuses on maximising potential, enabling independence where possible and optimising safe discharge from hospital. This exciting job role involves working with a wide range of patients, many of whom are referred from the local acute hospitals following an illness or trauma and have complex and multiple conditions.
BHFT is a dynamic trust, rated outstanding at our last CQC inspection, with a focus on constant improvement in thefast movinghealthcare environment the NHS currently is.
The successful applicant will beoffered this parttimerole(0.6 WTE)and working patterns can be discussed on interview. The service preference would be that thecandidatecan cover Mondays- Wednesday as part of these hours. Currently there are noweekend or on-call requirements, although this may be subject to change in the future.
• Tobe responsible forthe management ofa highly complexcaseload working closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team in the delivery of rehabilitation and discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition for our patients from hospital to the community.
• To provide highly skilled specialist assessments. To plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments according to individual need. Promoting independence andself careof long-term conditions.
• To liaise and work with family and NOK of our patients in assessing and planning safe discharge from hospital, including participation in family discharge planning meetings
• Supervising junior members of staff and students with support from our partner universities.
• Participate in in-service training programmes and contribute effectively to service development.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including ongoing development of CPD portfolio andparticipatingin audit and research projects
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
• A Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma with HCPC registration and experience in rehabilitation.
• Able to embody our Trust values of being Caring, Committed and Together.
• Good understanding and use of IT Programmes as we are a digital Trust.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Feb 2025
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