Band 5 Physiotherapist Savernake Hospital

Package Description

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a passionate and motivated B5 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The Integrated Neighbourhood team is a community-based service which supports and works with people, either in their own home or in Residential or Nursing Homes.

The aim of the service is to maximise and maintain independence based on patients identified needs through rehabilitation. Following an initial assessment and, in consultation with the service user, a care plan and rehabilitation programme is drawn up.

As our services transform, there may be times you will be expected to support both nursing and therapy in the delivery of care, within an appropriate scope of practice and following relevant on‑job training.

• To carry out therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment with patients using clinical reasoning person centred goals, who may have diverse presentations and a range of physical and psychological conditions within the context of a community-based, multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsibility for up-to-date record keeping within professional guidelines and HCRG Care group Record keeping policy.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and capacity.
• Assist in further integration of health and social care practices, helping to break down barriers and enable more joint working and shared pathways, working with other practitioners and teams.
• Resolve varied problems using analytical /problem solving techniques to understand the causes.
• Receive support from the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, pro-actively identifying own support needs through reflective practice and taking on board constructive feedback ensuring continuous professional development.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

The Integrated Neighbourhood Team consists of nursing staff, therapy staff, community support workers, apprentices and admin support staff. The service operates 7 days a week throughout the year.

Savernake Hospital, SN8 3HL

For any enquiries please contact Kinga.

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• Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy
• Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and/ or evidence of other professional liability insurance to practice
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) recorded in a portfolio, as recommended by HCPC
• Full UK driving licence
• To have gained effective experience in a range of practice areas from student placements and/or previous recent experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
• To demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices within Physiotherapy to include knowledge of medical conditions prevalent in the elderly such as Parkinsons Disease, Stroke, MS, COPD, falls, orthopaedic conditions, general ageing and diabetes
• Good working knowledge of typical work-related systems, procedures, equipment and technology
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation that applies to care and health work

• Previous recent experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within a Community setting.

As a B5
Physiotherapist you will be part of our valued team in our Community Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
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