Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team. To provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity. To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs and develop programmes of care/Rehabilitation as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team. To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care. To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings. Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team. This is a full time post 37.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the jobTo provide leadership and work within the Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team, specifically, with adults who have been referred to the team, through provision of a high standard of physiotherapy specialist assessment, and core assessment details of other multidisciplinary skills. Develop care and/or rehabilitation programme, to promote and sustain independence/well-being, for the individual or carer in the relevant setting, which may be a community, residential or health care environment. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and care to people on an allocated caseload; promoting independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team. Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings. Recognise, assess and manage risk across the immediate and wider working environment ensuring statutory requirements are met. To be responsible for patient safety through knowledge of systems, legal requirements and understanding of litigation.
About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAININGEssential- Diploma /BSc/BA Physiotherapy
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable- Membership of Special Interest Group
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCEEssential- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Understanding of how audit, evidence-based practice, and research can improve service development
Desirable- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of partnership working
Additional requirementsEssential- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
Information TechnologyEssential- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
BUSINESS TRAVELEssential- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Holds current Full UK driving License
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
