Are you a newly registered physiotherapist, starting your career or almost registered? Have you ever wondered if a community-based role would suit you? Do you want a job that offers a flexible work-life balance, rehabilitation of patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions whilst boasting a wide range of career progression opportunities? Then look no further!

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust are looking for Band 5 Physiotherapist to get involved with our newly developed post. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our multidisciplinary Neighbourhood Teams. Our interventions are exciting and dynamic, supporting patient flow through rapid response/admission prevention work and facilitation of hospital discharges with a Home First approach.

As a Trust we support your development across all areas of practice. We commonly see patients for Falls reduction and prevention work, rehabilitation and case management of long-term conditions including Neuro, MSK, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Frailty and Palliative and end of life care. Community working allows for a diverse range of cases with #No2daysthesame.

Main duties of the job

The service functions over 7 days between 8am and 6pm, and we utilise a flexible working policy to accommodate needs where possible. A band 4 role may be offered if you await registration.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

You will be supported by senior therapists, but you will be responsible for your own caseload delivering holistic rehabilitation or delegating to others. You will develop holistic skills working with the wider multidisciplinary team and will receive regular clinical supervision allowing you to hone your skills with view to progression within the Trust. We are committed to your development and offer regular CPD opportunities and peer support. You will develop leadership skills, support others including students, and have lots of opportunities to make a positive difference to both your patients lives and through contribution to service improvements across the Trust and wider partners.

For questions about the role, please contact Nicola Marshall nicolamarshall3@nhs.net

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

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

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

North Neighbourhood Team

Leeds

LS7 3RA

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