A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic part time, 30hours per week, B5-B6 Developmental Community Physiotherapist, in our Redditch and Bromsgrove Neighbourhood Teams. The role involves planned and urgent physio intervention to the local adult population. You will perform holistic assessments, develop individual treatment programmes and manage a varied caseload. You will have opportunities to work with the MDT, such as OTs, Community Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Our Neighbourhood Teams maintain close links with Worcestershire Acute Trust and local Community Hospitals, to promote seamless patient care. You will have an innovative approach and in return we will provide many opportunities for personal and professional development, with chances to gain experience in leadership such as service development and student mentorship. You will receive structured supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead to facilitate your progression to Band 6 level through a clear individualised plan.

Main duties of the job

Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments and treatment of patients within the speciality, who may have complex and acute / chronic presentations. To determine diagnosis and identify appropriate treatment intervention and maintain comprehensive records as an autonomous practitioner.

Plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients in partnership with MDT colleagues and together lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of all elements of the rehabilitation programme.

Maintain clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and manage this efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical priorities and effective use of time.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Complete urgent and routine patient assessments.

Undertake the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using clinical reasoning skills.

Assess patient understanding of physiotherapy intervention and work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to deliver specialised programmes of care.

Contribute to education and in service training of physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers, and assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD of the MDT.

Contribute to the supervision of technical instructors, assistants, and students.

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas
• Awareness of audit
• Awareness of research processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of specialities

Desirable

• Clinical experience in specialist areas of physiotherapy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English (verbal and written)
• Self-directed leaning
• Good critical appraisal skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Knowledge of IT skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
• Effective time management
• Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate, and up to date records

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements for the role

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Desirable

• Relevant validated clinical course

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Orchard Place

Orchard Street

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7DP

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C9798-0746