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TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join a supportive team. You will work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients in their homes, providing specialized assessments and treatments. The role offers a chance to develop skills in frailty and long-term conditions, with a comprehensive training program available.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate therapy experience in community and rehab settings.
• Experience supervising therapy students or support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex conditions.
• Conduct assessments and provide treatment in patients' homes.
• Act as a key link with PCN and MDT teams.

Skills

Community Rehabilitation

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Profession-specific diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Health Professions Council registration

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community rehabilitation band 6 physiotherapist to join a supportive and enthusiastic community therapy service as a Physiotherapist, working across community delivering rehabilitation in patients' own homes following discharge from an acute bed, or supporting long-term condition management.

This is a maternity cover for 12 months.

The team comprises qualified physiotherapists, assistant practitioners, and assistant therapy staff, who work closely with the wider MDT and INT teams in the community.

We have appointed a new Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in community, and there is an opportunity to develop an interest in frailty and long-term conditions.

You will be working with patients with a wide variety of conditions and disabilities, in their own homes and local community. You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff, and provide support and expertise to other team members.

We offer a comprehensive training programme within a supportive team.

The service operates across 6 days a week.

Secondment considered and encouraged - Please ensure you have manager approval before applying.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for specialised assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service. You will manage a caseload of patients with complex conditions, including long-term condition management and acute hospital discharges. You will see patients in their own homes, working with an MDT in other services across East Lancashire and other organisations. You will carry out specialist assessments and treatments, including prescribing essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention.

You will also act as a key link with PCN and MDT teams, attending meetings as part of neighbourhood team working.

The service operates Monday to Friday.

Working for our organisation

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust aims to be recognized for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently serve over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and surrounding areas.

We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have received awards for their work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner responsible for specialised assessment, treatment, intervention, and discharge planning of patients referred to the service. You will manage a community caseload and handle onward referrals and discharges.

Person specification

EVIDENCE OF

• Postgraduate therapy experience, including community and rehab settings

EVIDENCE OF

• Profession-specific diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council registration
• CPD portfolio demonstrating recent postgraduate courses relevant to clinical fields in rotations
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Involvement in special clinical interest groups

EVIDENCE OF

• Postgraduate therapy experience in community and rehab
• Postgraduate training in relevant clinical areas
• Experience delivering training to colleagues and other agencies
• Experience working in an integrated therapy or multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising therapy students or support staff
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students
• Experience working with patients with dementia