This is a rare opportunity to work in the specialist setting of the Outpatients Therapy gym at South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH). We are a small team providing services to older people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) who are at risk of falls or frailty.

SBCH is a modern and accessible working environment, and we are proud of the facilities in our therapy gym. We encourage applications from a diverse range of people: if you would prefer to talk through the role rather than read an application, please do get in contact on the number below. Please also let us know if there are any adjustments which may make it easier for you to apply or attend an interview.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients - assessing them in clinic, giving advice or recommendations, and providing intervention either in groups or one-to-one. Whilst we have Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the team, they may not always be on site, so you will need to be able to work independently and know when to escalate to colleagues at other UHBW sites when necessary.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Effective communication skills, verbal & written
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
• Leadership skills

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to effectively perform patient assessments and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
• Knowledge of clinical governance & its application to Physiotherapy
• Presentation skills
• Ability to cope in a stressful environment, undertaking moderate to intense physical effort
• Competent Information Technology skills

Desirable

• Ability to effect and manage change
• Ability to travel between sites

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Experience working as a registered Physiotherapist within a Multi-disciplinary Team
• Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6
• Clinical supervision of students and therapy technicians
• Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professionals Council registered
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Involvement in relevant special interest groups

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

South Bristol Community Hospital

The Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

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387-DT-5238-LH-A