Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist Job Norwich area,England UK,Healthcare

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you're familiar with ongoing sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisation's ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future. Specifically for band 3 roles within healthcare please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care will not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship and therefore your application will be withdrawn.

Post

Graduate Physiotherapist Rotational Scheme

The scheme offers a broad base of clinical experience, with staff working on any of the placements in the rotation. The rotation lasts 6 months and covers the following areas:

Community Rehabilitation – Various locations
Willow Unit – New state‑of‑the‑art centre
Caroline House – Level 1 neurological rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological injuries
Stroke ESD
Community Neurology
Urgent Community Response Teams
General In‑Patient Rehabilitation

The rotations are based across various locations in Norfolk which include North Norfolk, South Norfolk and Norwich.

Responsibilities

Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

Maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.

Undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.

Formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment skills.

Undertake a variety of rotations; this will provide a broad base for both personal and professional development.

Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and, with support, organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

Accept responsibility for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards.

Communicate effectively with other members of the multi‑professional team, about patient issues in order to facilitate a team approach to patient care.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.

Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Delegate to, and supervise the work of health care assistants and assistant practitioners.

Assist senior staff in the provision of advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a co‑ordinated approach to patient care.

Be responsible for equipment used, and adhere to department equipment policy, including competence to use equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

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