Job overview

Are you interested in being part of a responsive, innovative and dynamic service, delivering patient care in a supportive and dedicated team? 

We are looking for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our High Peak Community Therapy Service, working across our bedded care units. We are increasing our bedded care offer, and need to provide an increase in access to physiotherapy. The two bedded care facilities are Fenton Ward (Cavendish Community Hospital) and Thomas Fields  (Community Supported Bedded Unit, Derbyshire County Council) The therapy team is comprised of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers who work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide rehabilitation and reablement supporting patients to return home or providing in-put to those needing step-up care.

This post is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge working within supportive environments with access to a preceptorship programme.

Once competent, you will be expected to participate in Rapid Response duties. Rapid Response service operates between 8am and 6:30pm, with shifts of 8am- 4pm and 10:30am and 6:30pm.  You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duties.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise, effective, evidence-based care we want to hear from you. 

Do you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases maybe reached by public transport?

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessments of adults who are referred to the therapy service and to be able to deliver safe and effective physiotherapy intervention.

To be an integral member of the Integrated Community Team (ICT) delivering high quality, multi-disciplinary health and wellbeing interventions.

To be an active member of the wider Physiotherapy workforce of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and willing to work wherever the service requires.

You will be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through maintenance of professional registration, Continuous Professional Development activities and main a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration.

You will need to have a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way

For more detail please refer to the Job Description 

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.