Job summary

Are you looking for a challenge and would like some variety in your caseload? This is a rare opportunity for a band 5 Physiotherapist to join the BCP Community Learning Disability Team!

As an integrated health and social care team, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team; all while developing your skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

We need a qualified physiotherapist who would enjoy the challenge of community working with adults with learning disabilities.

This is an exciting post which will give you experience in being an autonomous practitioner whilst receiving excellent support from working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team. Every day is a new challenge, with the unexpected a part of daily life.

This role would be within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Community Learning Disability Team and you would be based in Bournemouth.

Does this opportunity interest you?

It would be helpful to have some experience in the following areas, but not essential:

  • Working with adults with neurological or complex health needs
  • Community working
  • Managing a varied caseload
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Creative problem solving
  • Thinking on your feet

In return, we are pleased to offer:

  • Full induction program
  • Preceptorship program
  • LD Physiotherapy in-service training
  • Monthly clinical supervision
  • Annual performance reviews
  • CPD opportunities
  • Ongoing support

For more information please contact Carrie Tbaily, Clinical Specialist LD Physiotherapist, on 07825 935519.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

29 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

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Job locations

Hillcrest

31 Slades Farm Road,

Bournemouth,

BH10 4EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified Physiotherapists, and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Program for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified Physiotherapists, and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Program for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of complex health needs
  • Understanding of autonomous caseload management
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of assessment
  • Experience of treatment planning

Desirable

  • Experience of complex assessment
  • Experience of complex treatment planning
  • Awareness of community treatment programmes/activities
  • Experience of multi-agency working

Communication

Essential

  • Understanding of communication support needs

Desirable

  • Experience of communicating with different types of people in different ways

Technology

Essential

  • Evidence of sufficient IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of excellent IT skills
  • Evidence of supporting or training others

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc Physio
  • Understanding of/keen to work with LD clients
  • Keen to work in community
  • Keen to work for Dorset HealthCare

Desirable

  • Neuro experience
  • Community experience
  • LD experience
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of complex health needs
  • Understanding of autonomous caseload management
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of assessment
  • Experience of treatment planning

Desirable

  • Experience of complex assessment
  • Experience of complex treatment planning
  • Awareness of community treatment programmes/activities
  • Experience of multi-agency working

Communication

Essential

  • Understanding of communication support needs

Desirable

  • Experience of communicating with different types of people in different ways

Technology

Essential

  • Evidence of sufficient IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of excellent IT skills
  • Evidence of supporting or training others

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc Physio
  • Understanding of/keen to work with LD clients
  • Keen to work in community
  • Keen to work for Dorset HealthCare

Desirable

  • Neuro experience
  • Community experience
  • LD experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).