Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you dynamic, motivated and have a passion for providing high quality care to your patients?
We are looking for an experienced part time Specialist Physiotherapist to join our large, well-established and friendly Community team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role.
We are a welcoming Trust, focused on valuing a persons differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in Healthcare.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The Bideford Community Rehabilitation team provides a service to the residents of a beautiful, rural, coastal region of Devon covering a large area of the North and West part of North Devon. You will require a wide-ranging clinical skills and community experience to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, adaptability & resilience to change. There is day to day clinical support from Clinical Leads as well as a structured in-service training programme to help support and guide your development.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Community Rehabilitation, Multi-disciplinary working and management of patients with a wide variety of presentations including complex Neurological and Orthopaedic conditions as well as dementia and falls prevention. The emphasis is on maximising patient independence and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, prevention of Hospital admission and supporting Hospital discharge.
Applicants will require confidence in problem solving, prioritisation and excellent communication skills. Our offices are shared with Community Nurses and Social Workers, allowing a high level of integrated working to the benefit of our patients.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members and offer a supportive environment with regular supervision, CPD groups, training and peer support. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and development of students and support staff assigned to them. Excellent IT skills are required to coordinate the smooth running of the service and utilise the benefits of our online patient record system, MY CARE.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Shayne Mathieson, Bideford Therapy Team Lead on 01237 420265 or email shayne.mathieson@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Person Specification
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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