About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established Burren Intermediate Care Beds Service as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. This innovative service forms a key part of the BNSSG discharge and patient flow pathway, supporting individuals who no longer require acute hospital care but continue to require rehabilitation, recovery support and multidisciplinary intervention before returning home.
The service currently provides 32 intermediate care beds alongside a specialist bariatric pathway and is designed to support timely transfers of care, maximise patient independence and improve outcomes through high-quality rehabilitation.
As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Nursing colleagues, Medical staff, Social Care professionals and Community Services to deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes that enable people to achieve their goals and return to their preferred place of residence.
This is a unique opportunity to join a developing service during an exciting period of growth and transformation, helping to shape rehabilitation practice and contribute to a model that supports patient flow across the wider health and care system.
Main duties of the job
To provide a safe, effective, patient-centred and evidence-based Physiotherapy service within the Intermediate Care Beds Service. To assess, treat and manage patients requiring rehabilitation, recovery and dischargeplanning support. To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined caseload within professional scope of practice. To contribute to person-centred rehabilitation programmes that maximise independence and support positive outcomes. To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning. To promote Home First principles and support individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (or equivalent recognised qualification) in Physiotherapy. Current HCPC registration.
Desirable
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential
Competent assessment and treatment skills including manual therapy, exercise prescription, directing a class Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
Desirable
Experience of community, community inpatient or intermediate care rehabilitation settings
Additional Question Essential
Please explain in your own words why you are interested in working with Sirona and The Burren
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC
Address The Burren
Wills Way
Bristol
BS13 7TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)