PhysiotherapistNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established Burren Intermediate Care Beds Service as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. This innovative service forms a key part of the BNSSG discharge and patient flow pathway, supporting individuals who no longer require acute hospital care but continue to require rehabilitation, recovery support and multidisciplinary intervention before returning home.

The service currently provides 32 intermediate care beds alongside a specialist bariatric pathway and is designed to support timely transfers of care, maximise patient independence and improve outcomes through high-quality rehabilitation.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Nursing colleagues, Medical staff, Social Care professionals and Community Services to deliver person-centred rehabilitation programmes that enable people to achieve their goals and return to their preferred place of residence.

This is a unique opportunity to join a developing service during an exciting period of growth and transformation, helping to shape rehabilitation practice and contribute to a model that supports patient flow across the wider health and care system.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a safe, effective, patient-centred and evidence-based Physiotherapy service within the Intermediate Care Beds Service.
• To assess, treat and manage patients requiring rehabilitation, recovery and dischargeplanning support.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined caseload within professional scope of practice.
• To contribute to person-centred rehabilitation programmes that maximise independence and support positive outcomes.
• To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning.
• To promote Home First principles and support individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position

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About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.