Vacancy Introduction
Are you a newly registered Physiotherapist, starting your career? Have you ever wondered if a community-based role would suit you? Do you want a job that offers a flexible work-life balance, rehabilitation of patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions whilst boasting a wide range of career progression opportunities? Then look no further!
Leeds Community Healthcare Trust are looking for Band 5 Physiotherapist to get involved with our Core Therapy or Active Recovery Neighbourhood teams. Our interventions are exciting and dynamic, supporting patient flow through rapid response/admission prevention work and facilitation of hospital discharges with a Home First approach.
As a Trust we support your development across all areas of practice. We commonly see patients for Falls reduction and prevention work, rehabilitation and case management of long-term conditions including Neuro, MSK, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Frailty and Palliative and end of life care. Community working allows for a diverse range of cases with #No2daysthesame.
You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference to your patients’ lives and develop skills. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance your knowledge, and will be supported by clinical supervision, peer support and regular continuing professional development. You will be supported by senior therapists, but you will be responsible for your own caseload delivering holistic rehabilitation or delegating to others. You will develop holistic skills working with the wider multidisciplinary team and will receive regular clinical supervision allowing you to hone your skills with view to progression within the Trust.
The service functions over 7 days from 8am and 6pm, and you will be required to lone work. We promote a positive work/life balance and utilise flexible working to accommodate your needs. We have posts in the North, West and South hub area with an understanding that this is a city–wide service and there may be a requirement for cross cover working, and consideration will be given to any caring responsibilities. Your area of work will be dependent on preference and service needs.
Access to a car that you can use for work purposes is essential.
Leeds Community Healthcare offers a variety of career opportunities. We welcome visits to find out more about what this role can offer.
For further information please contact Nokukhanya Sibanda, Operational Team Manager, nokukhanya.sibanda@nhs.net
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
