Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our rehabilitation service at Wharfedale Recovery Hub, Otley. We are a Community Rehabilitation Unit within Leeds Community Health NHS Trust and work closely with Adult Social Care and external agencies to facilitate discharge and ongoing therapy in the community.

If you have a varied clinical background and are invested in developing clinical and leadership skills, we can support this, and the community is a perfect setting to enhance the transferable skills you have and develop your skill sets.

You will assess, manage & provide treatment to individuals with complex and/or multiple needs, working closely with the MDT providing supervision and support to other staff., You will work closely with an experienced Band 7 Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance your knowledge, supported by clinical supervision, peer support and regular CPD. You will develop leadership skills supporting others including therapy assistants and students and contribute to service improvement project.

There will be opportunities to be involved in service development.

At present this service operates 5 days per week Monday to Friday but, if required it may move to a 7 day provision in the future.

Applications would be welcomed from physiotherapists with relevant post graduate experience who are flexible, innovative and passionate about rehabilitation and have a positive approach to team working.

Experience across core areas in older peoples medicine, orthopaedics, neuro sciences, vascular, rehabilitation and discharge management is essential.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, 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.