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Job overview
We need a skilled and motivated Physiotherapist to join the therapy team working to rehabilitate patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Salisbury. The Centre provides in-patient rehabilitation for people with new Spinal Cord Injuries in the South West region of the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
You will work with all levels of Spinal Cord Injuries patients, on a 1:1 basis and in group settings, to provide comprehensive physiotherapy rehabilitation that meets patients' individual needs. This will include high level Spinal Cord Injuries and patients who require long term ventilation.
Extensive experience of working with spinal cord injuries (including ventilated patients), ideally at a senior level, sound respiratory skills and experience of service and staff development are essential.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Registered with HCPC
Desirable criteria
* Relevant post-graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate evidence of extensive work at Band 5 or above within Spinal Cord Injuries.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of deputising for senior therapists/team lead.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence of recent post registration training relevant to Spinal Cord Injury
* Ability to assess and treat patients in clinical field with complex needs and formulate appropriate treatment plans and solutions
* Evidence of successful working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Able to take a lead role in audits and improvement projects
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-
* Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
* Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
* Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
* An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
* Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases
* On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
* On site health and fitness club
* On site car parking
* Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.
OTHER INFORMATION
If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
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