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An excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified Physiotherapist or those with post qualification experience looking to make a positive step in their career, to join our Physiotherapy service and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). We have a vacancy at our Maidenhead base. Within this post you will contribute to the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service, responsive to need, for adults with a wide range of conditions across East of Berkshire.
You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and caseload management for patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision as required.
This role will be working on a rota basis covering some weekends.
Main duties of the job
* Clinically you will be working with rehabilitation, medical, palliative, and neurological patients.
* Provide a high standard of physiotherapy for adults living within East of Berkshire.
* Accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
* Responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and management priorities and use of time.
* Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies use clinical reasoning and analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
* Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy management and treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options.
* Evaluate patient progress, continually re-assess and alter treatment programmes in order to progress treatments effectively.
* For those who wish to develop their management skills there is the opportunity to supervise junior staff and students.
About us
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
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.
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. Degree in Physiotherapy along with HCPC registration (or soon to attain).
2. Under-graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and MDT.
3. Ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position.
4. Ability to participate in a 6-day rota.
If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Degree in Physiotherapy.
* HCPC registered.
* Under-graduate training covering core rotations.
Previous Experience
Essential
* Under-graduate experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
* Undergraduate / post graduate experience in NHS.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant areas.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Good written and oral communication / Competent IT skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes.
* Ability to participate in a 6 day rota including unsocial hours.
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Marks Hospital
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
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