Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills in the treatment of Neurological conditions? Do you have a passion for helping patients optimise their self-management? We have an exciting opportunity for a 15-month fixed term or secondment in our small, specialist, friendly team who are passionate about flexible working and skill development. This is open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

The Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) is a well-established and highly regarded specialist neuro-physiotherapy team within Oxfordshire. The service supports people living with long-term and complex neurological conditions in a community setting.

This position is based at Abingdon Community Hospital with hybrid working, including some working from home. The core service currently runs Monday to Friday; excluding Bank Holidays. The post holder will be expected to work predominantly in Southwest of Oxfordshire with some county-wide outreach work required, including within the Oxford City area. A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes is essential. Regular supervision andInserviceTraining will be provided to support development.

The service strives to empower service users and their carers to make informed choices about their self-management. Comprehensive assessments are completed in various settings including home visits, clinics and by digital means.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment and management of patients with long term neurological conditions in a community setting. This includes clinic, home visit and digital appointments. Supervision of junior members of the team. To recommend evidence-based intervention and to develop personalised treatment and management plans, with due regard for the client's physical and psychosocial needs, and the environment in which the care will be delivered.

To demonstrate highly developed handling skills for the assessment and treatment of clients. To demonstrate highly developed communication skills when working with clients, including those with cognitive or speech problems, language, or cultural differences and when dealing with sensitive or contentious issues.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

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 apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification Knowledge

• Experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Evidence of CPD in related field
• Knowledge of relevant national directives / guidelines
• Member of relevant special interest group

Experience

• Experience working with complex physical and/or neurological conditions
• Experience of working in the community
• Line management / Clinical Education of students

Qualifications

• State registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Broad clinical background
• Evidence of CPD in relevant area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.