Senior Community Physiotherapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Therapy Team in East Dorset. The role is community-based, emphasizing patient-centered care and enhanced assessment skills, requiring a UK Driving License. With opportunities for professional development and leadership, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.
• Experience in providing Physiotherapy within community settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients in various settings.
• Manage a caseload and develop care programmes for interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote the Trust's core behaviours and support junior staff development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Leadership skills

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Therapy Team based within the East Dorset Locality.

The role involves providing Physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients with acute illnesses to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitate complex discharges, and support patients with long-term goals. The work is primarily community-based but may include work on the ward within the local Community Hospital. The successful candidate must hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a car.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop discipline-specific skills.
• Enhance holistic assessment skills beyond traditional Physiotherapy practice.
• Develop supervisory, leadership, and service development skills.
• Support junior and assistant staff development.

If you are looking for an employer that strives to push boundaries and bring rehabilitation and care to patients when and where they need it, and if you want to work alongside motivated, passionate colleagues, then join us.

Note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.

The role involves providing Physiotherapy assessments and treatments to people in their homes, care homes, or on Community Hospital wards, depending on the locality. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring safety, privacy, and dignity. You will manage a caseload, provide specialist advice, develop care programmes for other professionals, and act as a role model promoting the Trust's core behaviours.

Employment requires an Enhanced DBS check, which the Trust covers. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

Dorset HealthCare aims to empower people through outstanding healthcare services. Recognized as 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, the Trust operates across diverse settings, serving a population of nearly 800,000. We are committed to equality, diversity, and building a workplace for the future.

Join us to challenge yourself, build your career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Verna Goodey
• Job Title: EDICRT Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]