Physiotherapist Offender Health - HMP Verne

Partnering Health Ltd; Fortuneswell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A Physiotherapist position sits within the Offender Health service at HMP Verne, run by Partnering Health Ltd, focusing on advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex and chronic conditions. The post-holder will work autonomously to set diagnoses and treatment plans, managing a clinical caseload that includes offender health and some private/staff patients across several sites.

The role requires HCPC and CSP registration and at least two years of physiotherapy experience, with

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist.
• CSP registration.
• At least two years of physiotherapist experience.
• Exposure to rotational roles in respiratory, MSK and neuro.
• Experience of independent and lone working.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment and treatment to patients with complex and chronic conditions.
• Determine clinical diagnoses and treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner.
• Manage a clinical caseload of offender health patients and potential private and staff patients.
• Develop and grow business opportunities within the service.
• Meet contract-specific KPIs and report statistics to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies and clinical governance.
• Liaise with senior management and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Manage physiotherapy delivery across multiple locations when required.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Record and report clinical incidents, complaints and compliments.
• Take part in monthly feedback sessions and meetings with senior management.

Skills

Flexible prison setting

Communication skills

Time management

Office IT literacy

Education

MSc in Physiotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Physiotherapist post sits within the Offender Health service at HMP Verne, run by Partnering Health Ltd. The work centres on advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex and chronic conditions, with the post-holder working autonomously to set diagnoses and treatment plans. The caseload covers offender health plus some private and staff patients, the hours are part-time with compressed hours, and the role may extend across several sites. HCPC and CSP registration and at least two years as a physiotherapist are required.

What the job involves

• Provide advanced assessment and treatment to patients with complex and chronic conditions
• Determine clinical diagnoses and treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner
• Manage a clinical caseload of offender health patients and potential private and staff patients
• Develop and grow business opportunities within the service
• Meet contract-specific KPIs and report statistics to senior management
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies and clinical governance
• Liaise regularly with senior management and contribute to continuous improvement
• Manage physiotherapy delivery across multiple locations when required
• Maintain clinical records
• Record and report clinical incidents, complaints and compliments
• Take part in monthly feedback sessions and meetings with senior management

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification such as an MSc

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• CSP registration

Experience

• At least two years as a physiotherapist
• Exposure to rotational roles in respiratory, MSK and neuro
• Experience of independent and lone working

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work flexibly within a prison clinical setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Other

• Energetic and proactive

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification such as an MSc
• Experience working in a secure setting
• Postgraduate qualification in Microsoft Office