We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our therapy rehabilitation team based at Chester le Street Community Hospital for a 9-month maternity secondment.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6-day week service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual supervision, peer support, and access to additional learning.
For further information please contact Lauren Gilpin, Clinical Lead community wards, 07768123168.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a Band 5 physiotherapist full-time. The service will work over 6 days a week.
The successful applicant will independently manage a caseload providing holistic, short-term, goal-led intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present with a wide range of problems and will allow you to develop your knowledge.
Opportunities to:
1. Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Physiotherapy practice.
2. Develop your supervisory, leadership and service development skills.
3. Support assistant staff and help with their development.
4. Lead and participate in peer support and in-service training.
5. Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job responsibilities
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
* Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation.
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
* Experience in working in a variety of settings.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research.
* An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession.
* Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
* Ability to organise and prioritise.
* Ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
* Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
* IT skills.
* Innovative approach to working life.
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
* Presentational skills.
* Evidence of working across professional boundaries.
Desirable
* Innovative approach to working life.
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
* Presentational skills.
* Evidence of working across professional boundaries.
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent.
* State Registration.
* Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
* Recognised relevant academic qualification.
* Member of CSP.
* An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements and NHS standing.
Special Requirements
Essential
* HCPC registered.
Desirable
* Member of CSP.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
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