The Community Therapy Team for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch have an exciting job opportunity for an experienced, and motivated Community Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Falls, Trauma and Orthopaedics.

We are very pleased to announce this opportunity for a Band 6 Community Physiotherapist for 30 hours a week (minimum of 22.5 hours considered) based and working mainly within the Christchurch side of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are an experienced band 5 physiotherapist and you are ready for a Band 6 role, or if you are already working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist and wish to enhance your skills and experience and specialise in Falls, Trauma and Orthopaedic patients, working in the community.

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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will gain excellent knowledge and experience within a highly supportive team who prioritise staff health and wellbeing. 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 patients who have Falls, Trauma and Orthopaedic health conditions, ensuring that patients benefit from high quality, evidence based interventions, which you will deliver and record according to professional standards and legal requirements.

We offer employment in a dynamic team, of Rehabilitation Assistants, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, including Band 7 Clinical Specialists, and a Band 7 Team Leader.

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 very proactive with service and quality improvement projects and opportunities.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Car owner / driver

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered Physiotherapist with HPC
• BSc(Hons)/Diploma in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification

Skills/Experience/Knowledge base

Essential

• Previous experience in rehabilitation with adults and older people
• Orthopaedic, falls and trauma experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the community
• Supervision of staff

Personal Qualities / Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken o English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
• Motivated to update knowledge and skills
• Excellent team working skills

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for developing the service

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Therapy Team - Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

Loring Road

Christchurch

BH23 2GZ

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