Band 6 Community Physiotherapist

jobs24.co.uk; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a community rehab service. In this role, you will empower patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing needs, developing tailored rehabilitation programmes, and ensuring effective communication with patients facing challenges. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the stunning landscapes of Somerset. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a fulfilling and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Flexible working

Fantastic pension contributions

Market-leading annual leave allowance

Career progression opportunities

Blue Light Card benefits

NHS exclusive benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent is essential.
• Qualified Physio experience in various settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and facilitate rehabilitation programmes with patients.
• Maintain communication with Trust teams and external agencies.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Rehabilitation Program Development

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Communication Tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Taunton & West Somerset Community Rehab Service. Working with people on their identified rehabilitation goals to reach their maximum potential and personal health & well-being in their own homes or local communities, you will be working alongside OTs, Rehab Assistants / Practitioners, and Pharmacy Tech, while liaising with other health, social, and voluntary services. You will supervise other staff and participate in the Duty rota. We run an in-service training programme and continually aspire to improve the service we deliver.

As this is a community post, being a car driver with a car available for work is essential.

Main Duties of the Job

The main aim of the Community Rehab Service is to enable patients to work towards their own identified goals in their own environments. The post holder will be required to use enhanced knowledge and skills to assess and facilitate rehabilitation programmes with patients and their support network to maximise their daily abilities in their daily life and ongoing self-management skills. There will be a requirement for post holders to work closely with colleagues in the local neighbourhood and community services/teams.

You will be expected to carry out specific therapy assessments and devise rehabilitation programmes. This will include treatment planning, assessing risk, and promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work and have the ability to prioritise.

Maintains good communication, liaison, and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts, and external agencies. You will use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication such as loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, and fear. You will have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment, including those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of further relevant training qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Physio experience in a wide range of settings and of a range of diagnoses.

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience
• Previous community rehab experience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a car available for work.

Desirable

• Experience of Team working.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market-leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive benefits. Working in Somerset includes the idyllic countryside, with areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks whilst being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. With excellent educational facilities in the area and reasonable house prices compared to other regions, you will experience the best of both worlds in Somerset, where the countryside and cosmopolitan lifestyle truly offer something for everyone!