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Community Physiotherapist (Band 5)

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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Physiotherapy degree, HCPC registration, relevant clinical experience, teamwork skills, knowledge of assessments, clinical governance, digital tech, and a UK driving license.
  • You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, collaborate with MDTs, support discharges, and share skills with colleagues in delivering therapeutic interventions at home and hospital.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy.
  • UK Registrations with the Health Care Professional Council.
  • Recent and relevant undergraduate experience working in a variety of clinical areas and settings.
  • Undergraduate experience of multi-disciplinary team working and working collaboratively with other professions and agencies.
  • Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments and treatments relevant to Physiotherapy
  • Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
  • Knowledge of clinical standards relating to National Urgent Community Response and ability to implement and audit these in the team.
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
  • Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution.
  • Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills.
  • Clinical reasoning skills.
  • Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and wellbeing.
  • Skills in the use of digital technology
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Presentation Skills, both written and verbal and ability to adjust style of content as appropriate
  • Current UK Driving Licence
  • Access to own transport

Responsibilities

  • Provide a personalised intermediate care service to adults in their own home within Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven areas. This also includes providing therapy support to patients at Castleberg Hospital.
  • Perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with a diverse range of presentations and complicated physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme in conjunction with the rest of the team.
  • Provide a key role in working in partnership with medical colleagues, multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and carers to set realistic objectives and to help to facilitate goal and discharge planning to enable safe discharge from our service.
  • Work to support the team in its delivery of interventions, to skill share with other professionals to support the full breadth of the service (competency training is offered to support this skill sharing method of delivering intervention).

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Community Physiotherapist (Band 5).

What is the primary responsibility of the Community Physiotherapist?

The primary responsibility is to provide a personalised intermediate care service to adults in their own home and support patients at Castleberg Hospital.

What type of team will the Community Physiotherapist be working with?

The Community Physiotherapist will be working with an established integrated intermediate care team that provides an Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward pathway.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

A degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Physiotherapy and registration with the Health Care Professional Council are essential qualifications.

Is community experience required for this position?

Yes, recent and relevant undergraduate experience in a variety of clinical areas and settings is essential, as is experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, competency training is offered to support skill sharing methods of delivering intervention, and there are opportunities for supervision and development of others.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees may enjoy benefits such as a Cycle to Work scheme, travel scheme, childcare vouchers, onsite nursery, buying and selling annual leave, car leasing, an Employee Assistance Programme, and various health and wellbeing initiatives.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Yes, a current UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.

What skills are considered essential for this role?

Essential skills include physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills, clinical reasoning, empowerment of patients regarding health and wellbeing, and effective planning and organisational skills.

Will the Community Physiotherapist have contact with patients in an urgent care setting?

Yes, the role involves providing urgent community response services to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support safe hospital discharge.

Is experience with IT applications, such as SystmOne, necessary for this position?

Experience with IT applications is desirable but not essential. However, it is beneficial for the role.

Can you describe the working environment associated with this position?

The working environment involves providing care in patients' homes within the Airedale, Wharfedale, and Craven areas, as well as at Castleberg Hospital, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative team structure.

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Mission & Purpose

The Airedale NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of high-quality healthcare services, including acute and community care, across various locations. Their ultimate mission is to deliver compassionate and patient-centered care, improving the health and well-being of the local community. Their purpose is to ensure access to excellent medical services, support health improvement, and enhance the overall patient experience within their catchment area.