We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our West Midlands region working initially across 3 sites in Wolverhampton, HMP Oakwood, HMP Brinsford and HMP Featherstone, with further expansion in the future to work across all 10 prisons within the West Midlands region.
This role will focus on Specialist Physiotherapist specifically fragility care. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team across all sites including the Specialist Practice Nurse and Advanced Clinical Practitioners to develop and deliver high quality Physiotherapy support, ensuring the prevention and management of long term conditions.
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £47,000 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Commit to the development and delivery of a frailty framework and for the prevention and management of long-term conditions including but not limited to Obesity, Hypertension and Diabetes.
* Deliver courses and workshops to patients within the prison setting.
* Demonstrate critical thinking in a safe clinical decision-making process.
* Provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
* Demonstrate safe, competent expert holistic care, including assessment and diagnostic skills.
* Communicate and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teams across sites to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of the Frailty framework and LTC workstream and providing clinical education and leadership, upskilling the local workforce.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn't stop there we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* We act with integrity.
* We strive to do things better together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
* Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC and MCSP)
* Specialist interest in care of the older person / comprehensive geriatric assessment / frailty / Dementia / End of life care.
* Strong IT skills and IT literacy including competence in digital platforms for consultation and Outlook and SystmOne.
* Evidence of relevant experience within physiotherapy and Continued Professional Development (CPD).
* To maintain a high standard of clinical practice through self-directed learning, peer supervision/review and attendance and participation in training and supervision sessions.
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
This role will focus on Specialist Physiotherapist specifically fragility care. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team across all sites including the Specialist Practice Nurse and Advanced Clinical Practitioners to develop and deliver high quality Physiotherapy support, ensuring the prevention and management of long term conditions.
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £47,000 per annum - depending on experience.
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.
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