Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group in the UK seeks a Physiotherapist to join a rotational scheme spanning Trust sites in inpatient and community settings.

You will work within the Dorset Integrated Care System to support Discharge to Assess and Home First principles, developing core physiotherapy skills while remaining flexible across environments. A driving licence is preferred and HCPC registration or progression is expected.

Qualifications

• State Registered (HCPC) or pending.
• Pre reg Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc(Hons) or MSc(Hons)).
• Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process and governance.
• Experience in NHS settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational scheme across Trust sites in inpatient and community settings.
• Contribute to Dorset Integrated Care System discharge initiatives and Home First principles.
• Consolidate Physiotherapy core skills and develop knowledge through active learning.
• Show flexibility across environments provided by the rotational system.
• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based, client-centred care.

Skills

Teamwork in MDT

On-call rotation willingness

Patient handling & equipment

Education

State Registered HCPC or pending

Pre reg Degree in Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) or MSc(Hons)

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

• To participate in the rotational scheme, this involves working across the Trust sites in inpatient and community settings
• To work as part of the Dorset Integrated Care System, enabling the Discharge to Assess and Home First Principles for patients across all appropriate rotational areas
• To consolidate Physiotherapy core skills across the range of clinical areas developing own skills and knowledge through active learning
• To show flexibility in the differing clinical Physiotherapy skills required in the various environments that the rotational system provides
• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner under the direction of more senior qualified staff
• To participate in weekend working and extended hours as required, ensuring efficient therapy service provision in line with Trust priorities
• To participate in the Respiratory Physiotherapy On-call service providing emergency respiratory physiotherapy service as required

Person specification

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours with example provided
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with example provided
• Able to work as part of respiratory weekend and on call rota.
• Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
• Experience of placement or work in a UK NHS Setting

Desirable criteria

• Attendance at relevant pre/post registration courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• Student experience/placements in the following areas: Musculoskeletal OP, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Elderly care, ITU/Respiratory Medicine, Acute medicine.
• Example Provided of placement/student experience.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within a care setting
• Involvement in audit or quality improvement projects and example provided.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• State Registered (HCPC) or pending.
• Pre reg Degree in Physiotherapy either BSc(Hons) or MSc (Hons)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing education and training

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the Physiotherapy process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation with examples provided
• Broad and relevant clinical knowledge of physical conditions and their appropriate treatment modalities with examples provided
• Awareness of National Service Frameworks and Clinical Governance and example provided
• Understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice and example provided
• Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice with example proivded

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of the physiotherapist’s role in the Discharge to Assess/Home First model of care with examples provided

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying physiotherapy equipment.