Job Role
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues' lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
Responsibilities
Physiotherapist
Band 5: £29,970-£36,483
37.5 hours per week
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 physiotherapist to work in the Locala Pulmonary Rehabilitation team in Huddersfield.
The post holder will be required to support the provision of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, including exercise classes, education, assessments and home programme delivery for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. There will also be an element of project work to develop and improve the services as well as opportunities to develop specialist skills in this area.
We are looking for a qualified physiotherapist, ideally with experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation or with patients with respiratory conditions (as student or post-graduation) but will also consider someone who is committed to developing their skills into this specialist area.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Lead and supported by the wider multi-disciplinary team – including physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapist, therapy assistant and nurses in an innovative and pro-active team.
For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Any queries please contact Anne Murphy, Clinical Physiotherapist Lead at anne.murphy@locala.org.uk
Benefits
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:
1. Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
2. Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
3. Development opportunities – We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated “Good” NHS healthcare services, as well as having a “positive social impact in local communities.”
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