Job summary Are you a final year Physiotherapy student or a qualified Physiotherapist who is looking for the next opportunity working as a Physiotherapist in Dorset?
Do you have excellent communication skills, a professional and flexible approach and a strong skill base to provide high quality care for our patients?
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 5 Physiotherapists to join the Integrated Community Rehabilitation team in Bridport working on the ward within Bridport Community Hospital .
There is the potential for this to develop into a rotational post with the Community Rehab team once established .
We are advertising for one full-time position of hours working Monday to Friday A full driving license and access to a car is desired.
The therapies team is committed to the principle of seven day working and is currently working towards it.
If the service requires there may be a need for this role to become part of the weekend Clinicians Duty roster.
Please visit for more information on working as a therapist in Dorset Main duties of the job To establish effective communication networks with the patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues in health, social and care settings contributing to clear decision making with regard to treatment principles and discharge planning.
To form professional relationships with patients/carers and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture, taking into consideration differences and difficulties.
To communicate effectively sensitive and unwelcome information regarding the patient's likely rehabilitation outcomes and problems surrounding discharge and placement within the community.
To attend and feedback relevant information at ward/ board rounds, teammeetings, MDT meetings and case conferences as appropriate to the patient programme.
To demonstrate to relatives, in-formal, and formal carers, specific rehabilitation and manual handling techniques prior to the patient's discharge, to ensure optimum patient care in the community.
Liaise and make appropriate referrals to the Dorset Integrated Health and Care System and voluntary partners, to voluntary and statutory services in the community.
To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate, comprehensive andcontemporaneous patient records detailing all Physiotherapy interventions and significant events, following Trust and departmental policies.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us At 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Detailed Job description Job responsibilities For 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work.
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If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Membership of the relevant Professional Body JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Supervised experience gained during clinical placements Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice Desirable Recent previous experience within a comparable role INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.