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Rotational Physiotherapist

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Reading

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  • You need a qualification in Physiotherapy, experience with diverse patients, strong clinical reasoning, and the ability to manage a caseload. Supervision opportunities are available.
  • You will assess and treat diverse patients, manage a caseload, develop individualized treatment plans, evaluate progress, and have opportunities to supervise junior staff.

Requirements

  • An excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified Physiotherapist or those with post qualification experience looking to make a positive step in their career, to join our Physiotherapy service and the wider multidisciplinary teams (MDT).
  • This is a fixed term post for 24 months.
  • Your base will change depending on the service you rotate to and subsequent area of clinical practise.
  • The core hours of inpatient units are 8.00am – 4.00pm.
  • The hours of community and MSK rotations can vary depending on service requirement.
  • Clinically you will be working with rehabilitation, medical, palliative, and neurological patients.
  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy for adults living within West of Berkshire.
  • Accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
  • Responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and management priorities and use of time.
  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use clinical reasoning and analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
  • Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy management and treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options.
  • Evaluate patient progress, continually re-assess and alter treatment programmes in order to progress treatments effectively.
  • For those who wish to develop their management skills there is the opportunity to supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and caseload management for patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision as required.
  • Clinically you will be working with rehabilitation, medical, palliative, and neurological patients.
  • Provide a high standard of physiotherapy for adults living within West of Berkshire.
  • Accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
  • Responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical and management priorities and use of time.
  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use clinical reasoning and analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
  • Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy management and treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options.
  • Evaluate patient progress, continually re-assess and alter treatment programmes in order to progress treatments effectively.
  • For those who wish to develop their management skills there is the opportunity to supervise junior staff and students.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Rotational Physiotherapist position?

The position is a fixed term post for 24 months.

Where will I be primarily based during my rotations?

Your base will change depending on the service you rotate to, but locations include Wokingham Hospital, West Berkshire Community Hospital, and Prospect Park Hospital.

What are the core hours for the inpatient units?

The core hours for inpatient units are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

What types of patients will I be working with?

You will be working with rehabilitation, medical, palliative, and neurological patients.

What are the responsibilities of the Rotational Physiotherapist?

Responsibilities include assessing, treating, and managing a designated caseload of patients, delivering high-quality physiotherapy, formulating treatment plans, and evaluating patient progress.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, there are excellent learning and career development opportunities, including the potential to supervise junior staff and students.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 27 days of annual leave, which rises with service, along with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.

What benefits can I expect from working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Benefits include flexible working options, a generous NHS pension scheme, wellbeing tools and services, discounts at retailers, and free parking across Trust sites.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

You can contact Rhys Amos, the Inpatient Therapy Service Manager, at rhys.amos@berkshire.nhs.uk or call 07770 543 828 for further details or informal visits.

Are there opportunities for flexible working in this role?

Yes, we offer flexible working options to support work-life balance.

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Science & Healthcare
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Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and community health services across Berkshire, UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve by delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The Trust focuses on supporting individuals at every stage of life, ensuring accessible and effective healthcare services that promote recovery and improve quality of life.