Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to become part of an effective team, providing a high standard of clinical care to patients.
This is a full-time post split across Rutland Memorial Hospital and Melton Mowbray Hospital. You will work in a team of therapists and support workers to collectively deliver a high-quality rehabilitation service to the patients within Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
You will be working in a role to develop staff and the workforce to aid excellent patient care, to ensure standards are met and ensure evidenced based therapy is delivered.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Hold a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy.
* Be registered with the HCPC.
* Have relevant NHS experience either pre or post qualification.
* Have clinical expertise, knowledge & experience in the field of Physiotherapy.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Have excellent leadership skills.
* Have evidence of continuing professional development.
* Be able to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
* Can work sensitively and effectively with patients and their carers.
* Be able to work well both individually and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To be able to offer supportive education to staff members of all grades.
* To review current evidence and implement service wide.
* To have a flexible and adaptive approach of teaching to suit individual needs.
* Be able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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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.
Employer details
Employer name: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Rutland Memorial Hospital, Cold Overton Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6NT
Employer's website: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ #J-18808-Ljbffr