Specialist Community Physiotherapist

NHS
Poole
6 days ago
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Job Summary

The Community Therapy Team for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are looking to recruit a full time permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist.


This is an excellent opportunity if you are an experienced band 5 and are looking for developmental band 6 experience, or if you are already working as a band 6 therapist and are looking for a new opportunity or wish to enhance your skills and experience working in the community.


We offer employment in a dynamic team, of Rehabilitation Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, including Band 7 Clinical Specialists, and two Band 7 Team Leads. We are experts in Community Rehabilitation, and have areas of defined specialisms; Neuro‑Medical Therapists, and Falls, Trauma, and Orthopaedic (FTO) Therapists which enables highly specialist knowledge, therapy and skills throughout the community. The Community Therapy Team is also very proactive with service and quality improvement projects and opportunities.


Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.


Responsibilities

The successful candidates will gain excellent knowledge and experience within a highly supportive team. They will benefit from regular in‑service training, and support through supervision and Professional Development Reviews, and contribute to the training and support of junior staff and rehabilitation assistants.


You will be required to carry a clinical caseload of Falls/Trauma/Orthopaedic patients, providing rehabilitation in homes and care homes, ensuring that patients benefit from high quality, evidence based interventions, which you will deliver and record according to professional standards and legal requirements.


You will require a car for use at work, to enable you to work autonomously in the community to visit patients, whilst adhering to local and Trust guidance on lone working.


Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions and Personal Specifications.


Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.


Person Specification

Car owner / driver – Essential



  • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Level 1/2 *

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base – Essential



  • Previous experience in rehabilitation with adults and older people.

Desirable



  • Previous experience of working in the community

Personal Qualities / Attitudes – Essential



  • Committed to offering the best possible service to our patients
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Additional Requirements – Essential



  • An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and the issues relating to disabled people.

Desirable



  • Membership of professional body or specialist group.

Background Checks

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.


Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).


About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.


We do things differently here – it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.


Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.


Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.


Employment Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change


Band: Band 6


Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year p.a. pro rata for part time


Contract: Permanent


Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working


Reference number: 152-C412.25


Job locations:



  • Alderney Community Hospital
  • Ringwood Road
  • Poole
  • BH12 4NB

Employer Details

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust


Alderney Community Hospital


Ringwood Road


Poole


BH12 4NB


Website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


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