Physiotherapist

Are you a newly registered physiotherapist, starting your career or almost registered? Have you ever wondered if a community-based role would suit you? Do you want a job that offers a flexible work-life balance, rehabilitation of patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions whilst boasting a wide range of career progression opportunities? Then look no further!

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust are looking for Band 5 Physiotherapist to get involved with our newly developed post. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our multidisciplinary Neighbourhood Teams. Our interventions are exciting and dynamic, supporting patient flow through rapid response/admission prevention work and facilitation of hospital discharges with a Home First approach.

As a Trust we support your development across all areas of practice. We commonly see patients for Falls reduction and prevention work, rehabilitation and case management of long-term conditions including Neuro, MSK, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Frailty and Palliative and end of life care. Community working allows for a diverse range of cases with #No2daysthesame.

Main duties of the job

The service functions over 7 days between 8am and 6pm, and we utilise a flexible working policy to accommodate needs where possible. A band 4 role may be offered if you await registration.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

You will be supported by senior therapists, but you will be responsible for your own caseload delivering holistic rehabilitation or delegating to others. You will develop holistic skills working with the wider multidisciplinary team and will receive regular clinical supervision allowing you to hone your skills with view to progression within the Trust. We are committed to your development and offer regular CPD opportunities and peer support. You will develop leadership skills, support others including students, and have lots of opportunities to make a positive difference to both your patients lives and through contribution to service improvements across the Trust and wider partners.

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.