Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

The Physical Disability Physiotherapy Service (PDPS) is a well-established, highly regarded specialist neuro-physiotherapy team in Oxfordshire, dedicated to supporting individuals living with long-term and complex neurological conditions in a community setting. We are excited to offer a secondment opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our team on a 9-month full-time fixed-term contract, based at Abingdon Community Hospital.

The post holder will work predominantly in South West Oxfordshire with some county-wide outreach work required to support other team members, including within the Oxford city area. A valid UK driving license with access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes is therefore required. You will be joining a team of forward-thinking, innovative Physiotherapists. Opportunities will be available to become actively involved in the delivery of individual and group appointments, supervision of students, and quality improvement projects. Regular supervision will be provided to support development.

Main duties of the job

The role involves conducting comprehensive neurological assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to meet the specific needs of service users. This includes working autonomously in a community-based setting, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care.

Service users are seen in a variety of settings, such as their homes, leisure centers, and locality clinics, depending on what is most appropriate for their situation.

Additionally, the role includes providing support to students and Band 4 staff within the team, offering guidance and supervision as needed. There is also an active involvement in ongoing service development initiatives and quality improvement projects, contributing to the continuous enhancement of care delivery.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

The team works closely with colleagues throughout Oxford Health, the acute trust, and adult social care. The team has also built collaborative links with local and national charities to enhance opportunities for people living with neurological conditions.

The service strives to empower service users and their carers to make informed choices about their self-management and to participate in social and leisure activities. Comprehensive assessments are completed in various settings including home visits, clinics, and by digital means. The post holder will sensitively develop personalized treatment and management plans for those living with long-term neurological conditions. Due regard will be given for the service users' physical and psychological needs, along with the environment in which the care will be delivered.

An ability to work autonomously and as a lone worker is vital for this role. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills, alongside an ability to work flexibly. The core service currently runs Monday to Friday, however, some very occasional evening working may be required to meet the needs of the service users.

Person Specification

Knowledge requirements

• High level knowledge of complex neurological conditions
• Evidence of CPD in related field
• Knowledge of relevant national directives
• Member of relevant special interest group

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

• State registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Broad clinical background
• Post Graduate Education in clinical field

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational ability
• Evidence of good presentation skills
• Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to manage stressful situations

Experience

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

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and self-management skills
• Team player
• Confidence in lone worker situation

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

• Ability to travel between sites and to clinical visits

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.