Job summary We have an exciting Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for an experienced Community Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who would like to extend their leadership and managerial skills whilst guiding and supporting more junior members of the team.You will have the opportunity to develop skills in education and clinical leadership within this role.We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, team player to join the Derby City Core Therapy team.If you are a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who is motivated to achieve you full potential, we would love to hear from you!Your responsibilities will include managing a wide array of clinical conditions including neurological, orthopaedic (trauma and elective), respiratory and elderly rehabilitation.You will be working as part of an integrated team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers, Therapy Support Workers, and alongside Social Care, Nurses, Community Matrons, Care Coordinators, ACPs and other specialist services.
Main duties of the job Our Integrated Care Services Teams are enthusiastic with a breadth of experience and a shared goal to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.All team members are expected to carry their own clinical caseload, attend regular therapy meetings and undertake individual and joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions with members of the MDT where appropriate.Rehabilitation is delivered to patients in community settings with a focus on improving health and well-being, working toward patient centred goals and preventing hospital admission or facilitating discharge home.You will be able to develop your knowledge and experience around Falls and Frailty, and will also have the opportunity to work with the unplanned Therapy team to prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge.The Core Therapy hours are between and , however we support Community First which is a service 7 days a week between the hours of and Weekend and bank holiday shifts will be on a rota basis.
About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Registered with HCPC Varied Band 5 experience Evidence of CPD Desirable Leadership or management course Band 6 experience Experience and Knowledge Essential Proven clinical knowledge and expertise Knowledge of NHS agenda and the importance of partnersip working Case management experience Desirable Community Experience Skills and Attributes Essential Communication skills, written and verbal Leadership and organisational skills IT/admin skills Other Essential Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derby City in order to carry out required duties