Job summary
We are looking for motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team here at CCICP SMASH Community Therapy Team. The successful applicant will join our rotational programme starting within the Community Team but will include various rotations to other community teams and services provided by CCICP.

We have a fantastic team of highly skilled physiotherapists and look forward to welcoming you to our team. We have opportunities for education and development within our care community and across the five care communities based in Nantwich, SMASH, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich and specialist teams. We offer a supportive induction, supervision and mentorship programme.

The community physiotherapist will need to assess, manage and provide treatment to a caseload of service users with complex and/or multiple needs. You will be working closely with the MDT who will provide supervision to build your experience alongside community therapy staff and assistants. There may be an expectation to work between multiple sites in the organisation.

The physiotherapist may be expected to join the 7-day, service and will be lone working within lone working policy.

Potential rotations will include D2A units, Stroke, Community therapy teams, Paediatrics, MSK, Pulmonary rehab team, Wheelchair services and Specialist palliative care team.

Main duties of the job
We provide a rapid, unplanned and planned response, we facilitate early discharge from hospital and aim to reduce hospital admissions. We also cover discharge to assess beds and provide therapy to Nursing Homes.

There is a varied caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience, and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses.

There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate a flexible working approach where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.

The candidate will need to have experience of working in the NHS either as a student or qualified physiotherapist.

There may be a requirement to join the urgent care response rota once competencies have been gained, with the full support of the senior Physiotherapists.

You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.

Job responsibilities
Job Purpose - To undertake assessment of patients, developing your skills and knowledge within a supportive environment. To work as an autonomous clinician, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Previous NHS Experience either as student or qualified
• Desirable: Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings
• Desirable: Knowledge of assessment tools and interventions
• Desirable: Previous band 5 experience
• Desirable: Previous community experience

Skills

• Essential: Evidence of effective communication
• Essential: Ability to prioritise caseload
• Essential: Full UK driver's licence and access to car for work purposes
• Desirable: Evidence of independent and team working
• Desirable: Ability to reflect on practise
• Desirable: Experience of continuous improvement
• Desirable: Demonstration of CPD

Knowledge

• Essential: Ability to assess variety of clinical conditions
• Essential: Ability to demonstrate appropriate documentation skills and maintain appropriate clinical records
• Desirable: Ability to manage own caseload
• Desirable: Ability to demonstrate good time management skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: SMASH Community Therapy Team Leader, Susan Griffiths, Susan.griffiths3@mcht.nhs.uk, 01270278440

Reference number: 412-COMM-8357343

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