Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a dynamic, caring Community Therapy Team. We are welcoming Physiotherapists from within Oxford Health.
Working within the Community Health Services, Dentistry and Primary Care Pathway, supporting the planned and unplanned therapy needs of our community, you will be able to make a real difference to the patients of Oxford.
The team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurse, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Assistants, admin staff and a Clinical Lead and Clinical Specialist.
Main duties of the job
As an Community Physiotherapist, you will work within a rehabilitation team managing a caseload of clients providing a high quality, appropriate, cost effective and efficient intensive rehabilitation service for adult patients in Oxfordshire.
You will deliver a safe and effective rehabilitative patient care, working in partnership with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team within the community and acute sectors, supporting the efficient use of resources across the whole system delegating duties as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We encourage taking learning and development opportunities. For example: as a substantive band 6 there is opportunity for you to take the MSc frailty module offered by the Trust to help support your clinical role.
Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
* Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
* HCPC registration
Experience Essential criteria
* Good knowledge of rehab community services
Desirable criteria
* Previous NHS or UK Adult social Services
Skills Essential criteria
* Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable criteria
* Car driver
Documents to Download
Band 6 Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist (PDF, 480.4KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Tom Cover
Title: Clinical Lead
Email: tom.cover@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07824 334458