An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community rehabilitation band 6 physiotherapist to join a supportive and enthusiastic community therapy service as a Physiotherapist, working across community delivering rehabilitation in patients' own homes following discharge from an acute bed, or supporting Long term condition management.
This is a maternity cover for 12 months.
The team comprises of qualified physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, and assistant therapy staff, who work closely with the wider MDT and INT teams in the community.
We have appointed a new Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in community and there is an opportunity to develop an interest in frailty and long term conditions.
You will be working with patients with a large variety of conditions and disabilities, in their own homes and local community. You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team.
We offer a fabulous training programme within a supportive team.
The service operates across 6 days. Part-time working considered.
Secondment considered and encouraged - Please ensure you have manager's approval before applying.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of specialised assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions including long term condition management and acute hospital discharges. You will see patients in their own homes, working with an MDT in other organisations. You will carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention.
You will play an important link with PCN and MDT teams in attending meetings as part of neighbourhood team working.
6-day working is in effect - Monday to Saturday and bank holidays on a rota basis.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients in the community, and onward referral and discharge.
Person Specification
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
* Post graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab.
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
* Profession specific Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
* Health Professions Council Registration.
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in rotations.
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
* Involvement in Special Clinical Interest Group.
EVIDENCE OF
Essential
* Post graduate therapy experience to include community and rehab.
* Post graduate training in relevant clinical areas.
* Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
* Experience of working in an integrated therapy or multi-professional MDT.
* Experience of therapy student and/or support staff supervision.
* Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff/students/assistants.
* Experience of working with patients with dementing.
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire, Burnley, BB9 8NF
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