Rotational Physiotherapist in Redhill

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated physiotherapist to join our cross-site rotational scheme. This is an ideal opportunity for a new graduate, those due to qualify in the next few months or current Band 5 physiotherapists looking to build on their experience within a supportive environment.

This post is rotational within First Community Health and Care services, covering Musculoskeletal Outpatients, community hospital in-patient rehabilitation at Caterham Dene Hospital, Intermediate Care Team and Community Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Team. Our partnership working with East Surrey Hospital allows us to offer experience in acute medical wards/elderly care, ED, neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, respiratory/ICU and the REMEO Lane-Fox weaning unit.

On-call, weekend duties and participation in rostered seven-day working are integral to this post.

We offer:

• A high level of clinical support from experienced senior staff.
• Support to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service training programme and a well-established supervision structure.
• Strong clinical governance support.
• An excellent variety of in-patient, out-patient and community rotations

Main duties of the job

Managementof an independent clinical caseload within each rotation with supportavailable from senior clinicians.

Maintenanceof accurate clinical records.

Participationin our comprehensive in-service training programme, including completion ofan end of rotation presentation every 4 months.

Participationin the on-call and weekend respiratory rota following successful completionof relevant competencies.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.

First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.

At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required

• To participate in the rotational scheme covering community rotations and acute rotations at East Surrey Hospital and REMEO Unit.
• To deliver high quality clinical work in a variety of settings to include clinics, hospital and patients homes.
• To assess and treat own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To participate in the weekend and on-call rota respiratory rota at East Surrey Hospital.

The full job description can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Other

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Sensitive, empathetic manner
• Positive and innovative in attitude
• Reliable Working unsocial hours
• Car owner and driver with ability to travel between sites

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

• Core Student Placements completed

Knowledge

• Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools

Skills

• Able to act independently and on own initiative, but recognise limitations
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Articulate and good communication skills
• Self-directed in learning and commitment to CPD
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year+5% HCAS, pro rata

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