Physiotherapist - Bank
Job Description
Job summary
As a Bank Physiotherapist at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. You'll provide and supervise the delivery of quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well as the company's policies.
Main duties of the job
You can expect a wide range of responsibilities that sees our residents through their entire journey with us; from their initial assessment on arrival to creating individual care plans and delivering them with each person's needs in mind. As a Barchester Physiotherapist, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to use in many different areas of care - it's the chance to truly develop your career by building on your skills or focusing on a specialist area.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality care and support to residents. They are committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment for their residents, with a focus on person-centred care.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Physiotherapist at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. We'll look to you to provide and supervise the delivery of quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well our company policies.
You can expect a wide range of responsibilities that sees our residents through their entire journey with us; from their initial assessment on arrival to creating individual care plans and delivering them with each person's needs in mind. As a Barchester Physiotherapist, you'll have the opportunity to put your skills to use in many different areas of care it's the chance to truly develop your career by building on your skills or focusing on a specialist area.
ABOUT YOU You'll need to have empathy, dedication and a can-do attitude to join us as a Physiotherapist. We'll look for a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important. Above all, you'll have a person-centred approach which means you always deliver the highest standards of care and support.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
If you'd like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You'll need to have a degree in Physiotherapy, a current registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and membership with the Chartered Society of Physiology (CSP) and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). A background at NHS band 6 or the equivalent post-qualification experience is also important.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Peterlee
SR8 5UP
