Senior Physiotherapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Part time; 22.5 hours week
NO ‘On call’ or weekend work
MSc level training supported
We have an exciting Band 6 Physiotherapy opportunity within our integrated services teams working in Berkshire East, across Slough, and are looking to permanently recruit an enthusiastic and innovative candidate.
For this post you will need to have sound experience of working as a physiotherapist at Band 5 level, with experience in the rehabilitation of older adults . A good working knowledge of how the different community, primary and secondary care services, Local Authorities and voluntary services work together is also key. The post will largely involve managing a clinical caseload of general community referrals, seeing patients in their own home. Neurological patients are managed by a specific workforce, but exposure to this can also be arranged. This role will also provide some support for the physiotherapy activity within the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre and Reablement services. This post will work closely with the wider Community Physiotherapy team across East Berkshire. To be successful in this position you will need the ability to work independently and as a team player and help to support the overall East Community Physiotherapy service alongside the other Community services Leads and Manager. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and have the opportunity to help implement service improvements and contribute to service development and the QMIS process.
We offer excellent in-service training, one to one clinical development and regular peer support to all our qualified staff and there are opportunities to support staff to complete their MSc/Independent Prescribing. Every member of staff also receives a comprehensive yearly appraisal to assist in their development. Funding for external courses is available, as well as the opportunity to attend in-house courses.

ABOUT THE JOB :

Effectively manage a caseload of Community Physiotherapy Patients.
Appropriately delegate ongoing rehabilitation plans to support workforce where appropriate .
Supervise and support more junior and unqualified support workers.
Contribute to and help implement service development
Working pattern + Service operating hours
This post is open to those looking for part time work / 22.5 hours week for 9-12 months. The service operates Monday to Friday between 08:00-17:00; there is flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. Whilst the essence of the rehabilitation delivered is done face to face, there is the ability to work virtually around this.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration
Solid experience of working at band 5 physiotherapy level
Sound clinical reasoning and knowledge in the rehabilitation of older adults.
Fantastic interpersonal skills
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call Claire Gibson on 07741299200 or email claire.gibson@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible