PhysiotherapistNHS
Job summary
We recruiting a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Active Recovery service, a part of the ABU Neighbourhood and Active Recovery Team. Active Recovery deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation, helping adults regain independence and remain safely in their own homes and communities. As an Physiotherapist, you will support adults following illness, injury, hospital admission, functional decline or changes in health and wellbeing. You will complete comprehensive assessments, develop personalised rehabilitation plans and deliver evidence-based interventions that promote recovery, independence and quality of life. The Active Recovery Service is an innovative partnership between Leeds Community Healthcare and Leeds City Council, providing integrated intermediate care. The service delivers short-term, goal-focused rehabilitation for people recovering from trauma, orthopaedic surgery, neurological conditions, frailty, deconditioning and long-term health conditions, using a strengths-based approach to reduce ongoing care needs. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake holistic assessments and deliver interventions including rehabilitation, falls prevention, hospital discharge support, environmental assessments and equipment provision. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to coordinated care planning and positive patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in your patients lives while developing a broad range of clinical skills. You will work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team, enhancing your knowledge and practice through regular clinical supervision, peer support, and continuing professional development. While you will be fully supported by senior therapists, you will also take responsibility for managing your own caseload, delivering holistic rehabilitation or appropriately delegating care. The role also includes supervision of students, participation in service improvement and quality initiatives, and access to ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and opportunities to help shape future community rehabilitation services in Leeds. This role is part of a 7-day service, with working hours between 8am and 6pm. Weekend and unsocial hours attract enhanced pay. We are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance through our flexible working policy. You will be aligned to either a North or West Leeds hub, with the understanding that this is a city-wide service and occasional cross-cover may be required. We will always consider individual caring responsibilities when planning service needs and rotas. For more Information about this Job, please contact - Nokukhanya Sibanda Operational Team Manager [email protected] Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
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About us
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 Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. 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.