We are pleased to be able to offer a band6Community Physiotherapist role working inWokingham locality.We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, and admin support. The service supports multiple pathways including CommunityReablement, Falls and Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community inWokingham andacross Berkshire.
The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of theteam.You willalsowork closely with social services and voluntaryorganizationfor adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.
The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (asrequired) having a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.
• Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload andidentifyany long-term needs.
• Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes
• Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.
• Hold a caseload and work autonomously
• Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed
• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate,safeand structured care
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Provide guidance andappropriate delegationto therapy assistants in the team
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 you to be considered for this role:
1. HCPC registration as a physiotherapist and excellent communications skills
1. Understanding of intermediate care with experience of rehabilitation and hospital discharge
1. Car driverwith a valid UK driving licensewith ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.
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 Monday 13 Jan 2025
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