Job summary Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation which aims to provide high quality, safe and effective health and social care. Our vision is a community where we are all supported and empowered to be as well and as independent as possible, able to manage our own health and wellbeing, and in our own homes. We have an exciting opportunity available within our Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team. We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with experience or a Band 5 Physiotherapist looking for career progression. You will take part in the South Devon Intermediate Care weekend rota and late duty rota within the locality and from time to time. Acting as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of pathologies to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers. Main duties of the job The Intermediate Care Service facilitates crisis management in the community, prevention of hospital admissions, quicker discharge from hospital and supports people to remain as independent as possible at home. Patients are seen within the most appropriate setting; at home and in intermediate care placements in care homes. The team works in a truly integrated way, with nurses, social workers, co-ordinators, occupational therapists, pharmacist, dietician, SNRs and a paramedic. The Community Therapy service enables therapists to work autonomously, managing their own caseload. Types of referrals vary, with a chance to develop complex case management of a wide variety of conditions. You will be well supported by senior staff, as well as by the wider multi-disciplinary team, which will include medical support. There will be opportunities to supervise band 5 Physiotherapists, support workers and students. There are excellent CPD training opportunities, including Physiotherapy peer support groups, training from the South Devon Health Services training and development team, Clinical Interest Groups and peer support. About us Why work with us -Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation which aims to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The physiotherapy service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment. Date posted 24 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 388-6827378-AHP Job locations Coastal Health and Wellbeing Team Teignmouth Hospital Teignmouth TQ14 9BQ Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Please contact Alex or Ruth to arrange a visit to the team or to gain more information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Please contact Alex or Ruth to arrange a visit to the team or to gain more information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Desirable Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care Knowledge and Skills Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Competent IT skills Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines Skills and experience in rehabilitation of amputee patients Skills and experience in respiratory physiotherapy Desirable Experience of primary care rehabilitation Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process Experience of UCR and D2Ax Special Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers. Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit Desirable Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Desirable Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care Knowledge and Skills Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Competent IT skills Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines Skills and experience in rehabilitation of amputee patients Skills and experience in respiratory physiotherapy Desirable Experience of primary care rehabilitation Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process Experience of UCR and D2Ax Special Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers. Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings. An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit Desirable Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Coastal Health and Wellbeing Team Teignmouth Hospital Teignmouth TQ14 9BQ Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)