Job summary We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Senior Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team and work with us 30 hours a week to deliver top quality assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation to NHS patients in our Community Hospital. Are you a motivated and innovative Physiotherapist who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team with a focus on helping people to live well for longer? This could be the job for you We are passionate about ensuring that the workplace is a place where staff feel supported and positively challenged. We offer: High level of clinical support provision of high-quality training and development opportunities. support to allow you work towards your full potential by further developing a range of skills. being part of innovative and forward-thinking department. As we are committed to taking physiotherapy students on placements, there will also be opportunities for you to support students. access to a comprehensive staff health and wellbeing programme. We value staff ideas and are always working to improve how we deliver patient care. We are keen for staff to develop and build on their own ideas to contribute to further service improvement and innovation. Main duties of the job We are looking for: A physiotherapist who has an experience in clinical management of patients with complex health and rehabilitation needs, who are at risk of deteriorating quality of life. Someone interested in developing further their leadership skills, ensuring positive outcomes and quality care for patients and staff. Someone keen to work with other health, social and community services to ensure continuity of care on discharge. A motivated individual who is a team player and flexible, working with the multidisciplinary team to provide a seven-day service in our community hospital. Continued professional and personal development are strongly encouraged and the post holder will be part of in-service training, clinical supervision as well as learning and development opportunities. If you like how this sounds, then apply today. We look forward to receiving your application. About us Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value. First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits. Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role. At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments. Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year 5% HCAS per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B9078-FC997-2 Job locations The Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5RA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of our multi-disciplinary Bed Based Care Team, at Caterham Dene Hospital, working on the ward to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate timely hospital discharges for patients. Caterham Dene Hospital ward is an inpatient rehabilitation ward, 365 days a year, and the therapy team provides a seven day a week rehabilitation service. The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated range of specialist physiotherapy therapeutic and preventative services which maintain or improve peoples health, independence, and quality of life. The post holder will apply knowledge and skills across a range of conditions and medical impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience and underpinned by theoretical knowledge. The Post Holder will need to have a full drivers licence and car for personal business use and be able and prepared to drive between community settings during their working day. The post holder will participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The post holder is responsible for: Assessing and treating a caseload of patients in First Community Health and Care (FCHC or First Community) Community Hospital settings who may have complex presentations whilst liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to enable rehabilitation and safe discharge planning. Treating patients who may present with a variety of acute and chronic conditions and significant physical impairments due to illness, pain or injury, psychological issues, and post-operative rehabilitation requirements. Maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping using our electronic clinical record keeping system. Providing a high standard of clinical work which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior staff, assistants, and students. Line management of junior staff. When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of our multi-disciplinary Bed Based Care Team, at Caterham Dene Hospital, working on the ward to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate timely hospital discharges for patients. Caterham Dene Hospital ward is an inpatient rehabilitation ward, 365 days a year, and the therapy team provides a seven day a week rehabilitation service. The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated range of specialist physiotherapy therapeutic and preventative services which maintain or improve peoples health, independence, and quality of life. The post holder will apply knowledge and skills across a range of conditions and medical impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience and underpinned by theoretical knowledge. The Post Holder will need to have a full drivers licence and car for personal business use and be able and prepared to drive between community settings during their working day. The post holder will participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota. The post holder is responsible for: Assessing and treating a caseload of patients in First Community Health and Care (FCHC or First Community) Community Hospital settings who may have complex presentations whilst liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to enable rehabilitation and safe discharge planning. Treating patients who may present with a variety of acute and chronic conditions and significant physical impairments due to illness, pain or injury, psychological issues, and post-operative rehabilitation requirements. Maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping using our electronic clinical record keeping system. Providing a high standard of clinical work which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior staff, assistants, and students. Line management of junior staff. When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents. Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience in the NHS as a physiotherapist, covering a broad range of experience including rehabilitation Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or Multi-Disciplinary Team Desirable Experience of contributing to service development/audit Evidence of student or physiotherapy/ rehabilitation assistant supervision Experience of lone working and decision making Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology in application of physiotherapy skills Good knowledge of assessment and treatment tools for speciality Knowledge of CQC Desirable Ability to assess and treat core and complex patient caseload in specialist field Knowledge of current best practice Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post Qualifications Essential BSc / Diploma Physiotherapy Health Care Profession Council registration Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Post-graduate training relevant to clinical speciality Practice Placement Educator training Member of Relevant Specialist Section Skills Essential Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field Planning, prioritising, decision making and problem-solving skills Articulate and good communication skills Good IT skills Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Desirable Presentation skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice Physiotherapy skills in assessment and treatment tools Ability to deliver training Other Essential Committed to personal and team development and to reliably work as part of a team Flexible worker Full UK drivers licence Car owner Punctual and reliable Motivated and enthusiastic Ability to participate in 7 day a week rehabilitation at Caterham Dene Hospital Desirable Demonstrate the broad range of skills that are desirable for this post Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience in the NHS as a physiotherapist, covering a broad range of experience including rehabilitation Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or Multi-Disciplinary Team Desirable Experience of contributing to service development/audit Evidence of student or physiotherapy/ rehabilitation assistant supervision Experience of lone working and decision making Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology in application of physiotherapy skills Good knowledge of assessment and treatment tools for speciality Knowledge of CQC Desirable Ability to assess and treat core and complex patient caseload in specialist field Knowledge of current best practice Previous therapy experience in the relevant clinical areas related to the post Qualifications Essential BSc / Diploma Physiotherapy Health Care Profession Council registration Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Post-graduate training relevant to clinical speciality Practice Placement Educator training Member of Relevant Specialist Section Skills Essential Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field Planning, prioritising, decision making and problem-solving skills Articulate and good communication skills Good IT skills Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Desirable Presentation skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance in relation to current best practice Physiotherapy skills in assessment and treatment tools Ability to deliver training Other Essential Committed to personal and team development and to reliably work as part of a team Flexible worker Full UK drivers licence Car owner Punctual and reliable Motivated and enthusiastic Ability to participate in 7 day a week rehabilitation at Caterham Dene Hospital Desirable Demonstrate the broad range of skills that are desirable for this post 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). Employer details Employer name First Community Health and Care Address The Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5RA Employer's website https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)