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Position Overview

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist to become a vital member of our Recovery at Home Team.

This role is both unique and fulfilling, enabling you to collaborate with, guide, and support colleagues during a transformative period as our team emphasizes the execution of Urgent Community Response and Virtual Wards.

You will be integrated within Directorate One of Community Services, receiving support from senior professionals who take pride in the services we provide to our community.

We are devoted to fostering the growth and development of our staff, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace that is approachable and supportive. We highly encourage informal visits to discuss the role further.

Key Responsibilities

The team you will join comprises a diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, healthcare assistants, therapy assistants/exercise practitioners, and administrative personnel. This collaborative approach, alongside local and voluntary sector partners, is a significant asset to our team, promoting patient-centered and integrated care.

The team provides both planned and emergency care to individuals in their homes, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and assist those recently discharged from hospital who require enhanced intervention and short-term rehabilitation support for their physical and functional health needs. The service also includes rotation into our bed-based reablement unit to facilitate patients' transition from hospital to home, supporting their independence.

This service operates in a fast-paced environment, and you will be expected to engage with a wide array of patients presenting with various conditions while providing clinical support to the team.

About Our Organization

Your contact number on the application form will enable us to reach you promptly if necessary.

One Team, One Trust - There are numerous reasons to consider a career with us. Our commitment to prioritizing people, accessible services, and award-winning teams reflects our dedication. We are passionate about research, innovation, and addressing inequalities, while promoting respect, fairness, and a positive workplace culture.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity, particularly from underrepresented groups. The health and well-being of our workforce is a priority, and we provide access to high-quality education, training, career advancement, and support. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged through our Flexible Working Policy.

Our Trust employs approximately 8,300 individuals and offers a variety of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents, as well as specialized services to a broader population. We provide our staff with outstanding benefits, including access to fitness facilities, libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and assistance with childcare arrangements.

Job Duties

• Deliver care across services that provide Urgent Community Response, Discharge to Assess, and short-term rehabilitation.

• Offer care to individuals in their homes to avert hospital admissions/readmissions through rapid patient assessments in the community.

• Conduct comprehensive holistic assessments of patients in both planned and unplanned scenarios, prioritizing clinical needs, initiating investigations, determining differential diagnoses, and implementing care plans based on evidence-based guidelines.

• Maintain agreed standards of care to uphold the integrity and dignity of all patients in environments conducive to delivering care in their usual or temporary residences, including bed-based rehabilitation.

• Perform triage within the service to determine clinical priority of calls, coordinating team responses to referrals.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure practices are efficient, effective, and evidence-based.

• Develop your professional practice scope to support the team in meeting service requirements in line with professional guidelines.

• Provide expert knowledge to all service users.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Registered with the HCPC.
• Degree in relevant field.
• Willingness to pursue a teaching qualification as a practice educator.

Desirable

• Leadership qualification.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Experience in managing change and implementing best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Ability to critically evaluate outcome measures.
• Proven presentation and training skills.
• Capacity to work autonomously and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to organize and respond to complex situations and information.
• Experience in building effective working relationships across various health community agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and current practices within Intermediate Care/rehabilitation and community services.
• Awareness of current government and local agendas affecting service delivery.
• Effective communication skills.
• IT proficiency.
• Understanding of clinical governance principles and their applications.

Desirable

• Participation in service development initiatives.
• Experience in clinical audit participation.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience relevant to this role.
• Experience working with individuals with acute or chronic long-term conditions.
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desirable

• Experience supervising junior staff and students.