Physiotherapist
Job Description
Job summary
We seek a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly team on a full time basis however, a part-time role will be considered. You'll be making a real difference to your patients every single day - deliver outstanding community care as a valued member of the Community Service.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Return to practice candidates are welcomed to apply.
This post will close early if we reach the maximum amount of applications, early application is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
Discharge Home To Assess service runs 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the weekend working Rota.
The Trust is currently going through a transformation, therefore there may be some changes, this can be discussed in further either at interview or by contacting us beforehand.
The service covers both North and East Hertfordshire and the post holder may be expected at times to cover across localities.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes are essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and business car insurance.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
In return, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special Leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Discount
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents.
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Do you have a Physiotherapy Degree?
- Please detail what experience you have working within the NHS or health care setting?
- Are you Registered with Health Professions Council?
- What post qualification course have you completed that are relevant to this role?
Desirable
- Have you completed Educator Training or have you supported a student?
- What experience do you have of providing supervision to students and/or colleagues?
Experience & Knowledgge
Essential
- Please detail your experience of working in the community?
- Please detail when you have been required to use communication skills when working with complex patients?
- How would you show ability to work under pressure and be flexible?
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- What has been your experience communicating within a multi-discipline team?
- What examples do you have of being able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding?
Desirable
- Have you used SystmOne for documenting?
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Are you able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills?
Other requirements
Essential
- Do you hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) with business insurance cover?
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Hoddesdon Health Centre
76 High Road
Hoddesdon
EN11 8BQ
