Senior Physiotherapist - Community Assessment and Treatment Service

Senior Physiotherapist - Community Assessment and Treatment Service

In order to cover parental leave we are looking for a dynamic individual to work within a service committed to improving the health and wellbeing of frail and or older people. The Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) provides rapid access to a multidisciplinary team comprising of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists for primarily frail and/or elderly patients with a strong focus on providing high quality care for people with frailty.

We are looking for a senior physiotherapist to provide assessments and treatment plans for patients attending Thame and Marlow CATS. They will also support the developing Marlow CATS Rehabilitation Service.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside GPs with a special interest in elderly care and Falls Specialist physiotherapists enabling clinical development in frailty and in falls prevention.

We are looking for someone who can work 3 full days (22.5 hours) or more (up to 27 hours)

If successful, you will be required to attend a face to face interview as part of this process.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide physiotherapy assessments within the clinics in Thame and Marlow as part of either Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments or Nursing and Therapy led Multifactorial falls Assessments.

They will also provide indirect supervision for the rehabilitation support worker in Marlow CATS Rehab Service.

The services run from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and Training

• BSc or Diploma in physiotherapy
• Evidence of post registration CPD portfolio
• HCPC registered
• Relevant post graduate clinical training

Special Circumstances

• Ability to travel across the Trust to fullfil the requirements of the post (car owner/ driver)

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years post graduate relevant clinical experience
• Experience managing a case load of older people
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of supervision and training of junior staff and assistants
• Experience of working within a multi agency/ multidisciplinary team
• Experience of electronic clinical systems
• Experience of assisting with service development
• Experience participating in a research or audit project

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Knowledge and ability to provide patient assessment, treatment planning and goal setting in varied conditions
• Clinical reasoning skills relevant to the client group (frail/ complex conditions/ fallers).
• Knowledge of best practise within the specialist area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team including working across professional boundaries
• Ability and willing to learn new skills and competencies

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

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