Physiotherapist

Job summary

This is anexciting opportunity within Dorking Healthcare to join an expanding out patientservice. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to workwith a team of dedicated Physiotherapists and consultants to deliver a highstandard of care to the local community.

We are afriendly and dynamic team with career progression opportunities in the areasof:

Consultantreferral Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy FirstContact Physiotherapy within Primary Care ChronicFatigue/Long Covid Physiotherapist a developing MDT clinic led by SpecialistGP

Theseopportunities would be suitable for an experienced band 6 or band 7Physiotherapist. We are committed to continued professional development and have excellent supervision structure in place. You will beresponsible for managing your own case load and contributing to servicedelivery.

A can-do attitude is a vital asset at DHC and we are looking for like-minded individuals to work with us who share the same approach and work ethic.

Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Agenciesplease note: DHC does not use agenciesto fill permanent roles. Do not contactus.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful candidate will need to be Registered as a Physiotherapist with theHealth and Care Professional Council (HCPC) with a minimum of three yearsmusculoskeletal experience.

The role:

This job advertreflects several role opportunities within Dorking Healthcare PhysiotherapyTeam and we are willing to discuss either one or a combination of roles to suityour skills and career development.

If you areinterested in the FCP role at Pond Tail Surgery you will need to have completedthe HEE Roadmap To Practice stages one and two.

The Physiotherapy Outpatient role involves providing a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletaloutpatients referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide varietyof musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthriticconditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinalpain.

DHC are developing aChronic Fatigue/Long Covid service to our community based on evidence basedmulti-disciplinary team clinics led by a GP specialist in respiratory care. Weare looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with excellent communication skillsand an interest in rehabilitation and pacing.

This roleis a permanent role, full or part time will be considered with flexibility ofthe role between primary care and Outpatient services.

Please see the attached job description forfurther details and a person specification.

About us

DHC is a GP Federation, representing140,000 patients providing a wide range of quality healthcare servicesincluding elective care, Talking Therapies, community healthcare and primarycare across Surrey. We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission)and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider).

DHC is working at the centre of thelocal health system to evolve and deliver integrated care and that requiresstrong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our services, we aim toput the patient at the centre of their care, make sure our services are easy toaccess by local patients and reduce waiting times for patients.

GP practices have been broughttogether into Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to offer services in the localcommunity. There are 4 Primary Care Networks as part of the DHC Federation,Redhill Phoenix PCN, Dorking PCN, South Tandridge PCN and Integrated CarePartnership PCN. The PCNs are critical to the changing NHS and are the focalpoint of all locally developed planning and service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salaries Become part of a friendly, professionalteam Opportunities for trainingand development Membership of the NHSPension scheme Generous annual leave-minimum of 27 days (plus Bank holidays)risingto 33 days/year Opportunity to buy or sell leave(once per year)

DHC actively encourage and promotediversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equalopportunities for all.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MSK Physiotherapist

Consultant referral physiotherapy treatment service

Job Purpose:

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.

Physiotherapist (CFS/ME)

To provide highly specialist care to individuals attending the Chronic Fatigue / Myalgic Encephalopathy service. You will work alongside other specialists in the team.

Job Purpose:

1. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence.

2. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.

FCP Physiotherapist

This is a mixed primary and secondary care role working across:

First Contact Physiotherapy in Primary care

Job Purpose:

1. Provide clinical expertise, acting as first-contact physiotherapist and making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care (including in relation to undifferentiated conditions). This will involve seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, in order to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan.

2. Progress and request investigations to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the information limitations derived from these and the relative sensitivity and specificity of particular tests diagnostic services such as x-rays and blood test, and interpret and act on results to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.

3. Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.

4. To participate in the departments ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc degree in Physiotherapy Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) Please refer to the relevant job description for more details

Desirable

MSc degree in Physiotherapy Please refer to the relevant job description for more details

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