An exciting opportunity has arisen in Leeds Community Healthcare for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking service. The team delivers services to children aged 0-19 years with complex needs and long-term neurodevelopmental conditions. Children and families access the service in venues including health centres, schools, nurseries, Children's Centres and their homes. You will work as part of a dynamic MDT across our 3 bases to develop in this specialist clinical area, as well as working with outside organisations such as Education and the Local Authority.

We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing clinical and managerial support from experienced specialist staff, regular in-house training, as well as opportunities for involvement in service development. Physiotherapists in our team use different consultation approaches such as digital, face to face, and specialist treatment interventions to support our families.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants must enjoy working with children and be keen to continue developing their physiotherapy assessment and analysis skills. You will implement functional and fun therapy advice to enable children to achieve their goals.

Excellent communication and team working skills are essential with applicants being able to manage their caseload, work with the wider MDT and deliver of a range of therapy interventions across the service including rebound, aquatic physiotherapy and land-based sessions with training provided. We encourage all staff to participate in audits and projects to develop the service.

The successful applicant will also be expected to take an active role in the supervision of students and support the development of working practices within ICAN. Due to our community-based role, a U.K. car drivers licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post so candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated Good, with our Adult Services rated Outstanding for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations

1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy

1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment

1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments or procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments

1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS7 3EX

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