About this role
Job summary
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Are you interested, in being part of a responsive, innovative and dynamic service, delivering therapeutic patient care in constantly changing environments?
We are looking for Physiotherapists to join our band 5 rotation working in friendly teams that are based across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
You will rotate every 6 months between the in-patient community hospital/ Community Support Unit, community rehab/ rapid response and MSK out-patient physiotherapy teams.
This post is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified physiotherapist to develop their skills and knowledge working within supportive environments.
You will need to have a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC or an undergraduate student nearing course completion.
Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Some of the teams operate over a 7-day service.
If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise, competent, evidence based clinical care delivery we want to hear from you.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high-quality physiotherapy treatments to adults with a complex variety of conditions working across a variety of community care / rotational settings within the High peak and Derbyshire Dales localities.
To undertake assessments of adults who are referred to the Integrated Care Teams and services requiring physiotherapy input and to be able to adapt to ever changing patient and service needs.
To be an integral member of the Integrated Care Team (ICT) delivering high quality, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing interventions.
To be an active member of the wider Physiotherapy workforce of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and willing to work wherever the service requires.
To be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through maintenance of professional registration, Continuous Professional Development activities and main a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the HCPC
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Use of TPP SystmOne IT System
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of working in a physiotherapy team
- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Experience of clinical audit / research
- Evidence of varied Clinical experience during training as a student or within existing role
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team / within community or Intermediate Care Team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Cavendish Hospital
Manchester Road
Buxton
SK176TE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)