Specialist Community PhysiotherapistinSalisburyinSalisburyPUBLISHED TUE 12 NOV 2024
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In addition to delivering therapy assessments and treatments, the Specialist Community Physiotherapist will participate in a weekend therapy rota and support various clinical operations under the guidance of team leaders. Candidates must possess a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for patient visits. The position provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive team dedicated to integrated community care, while contributing to meaningful improvements in patients' lives.
Specialist Community Physiotherapist - Band 6
Amesbury Community Team - Amesbury Health Centre
37.5 Hours per week - Permanent
Are you passionate about Physiotherapy and providing health care in peoples own homes?
Do you have the commitment to make a difference to peoples lives? Are you keen to learn and develop within a rewarding Community Physiotherapy role?
The Amesbury Community Team are looking for an inspirational Physiotherapist to deliver a high standard of quality care to patients within the community setting. Wiltshire Health and Care is proactive in developing community specific training and can offer a supportive and friendly environment in which to learn new skills.
You will be responsible for providing highly skilled therapy care to the residents within our geographical area, promoting the health of the population, reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individuals potential for independence.
You will be expected to work closely with General Practices, Social Services and other statutory and non-statutory services to meet the needs of the local population, so excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
As well as bringing your clinical expertise, you will be a champion of integrated community care. You will be a strong team player, an excellent communicator who is adaptable, committed, organised and able to work well under pressure. You will support the development, implementation and maintenance of high quality safe and sustainable clinical and operational leadership under the direction of the team leaders and clinical lead. The therapy team are expected to cover planned and urgent occupational therapy and physiotherapy assessments and treatment as well as supporting the Home First, discharge to assess pathway. Participation in the weekend therapy rota will also be required.
We cover a large geographical area so access to a vehicle to travel to visit patients is essential. We work a 7 day shift pattern from 08.30 16.30. For this post it is essential that you can drive and have access to a car.
Please contact Sarah Furia Team Manager if you are interested in this post or have any questions
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