Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapists to join our comprehensive Band 5 rotation scheme.



Could this be you?



We invite applications from newly qualified physiotherapists or those with some post-graduation experience who are keen to consolidate and build on graduate skills and broaden their experience, to join our well established and comprehensive Physiotherapy Rotation.



The rotations are of 6 months duration and take place across the following disciplines: Community Therapy, Stroke Unit, Community Hospital, Community Respiratory Service, Children's Therapies, Mental Health, Learning Disability and MSK, across the whole of Oxfordshire.



You will work as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a variety of teams providing a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients with a range of presentations and conditions providing assessment, agreeing meaningful goals and formulating individualised treatment plans.



You will work as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for your own caseload working without direct supervision but with support from senior physiotherapists within the department.



You will be expected to participate in regular in-service training, and formal and informal supervision.



The variety of clinical placements have different working hours, the majority work Monday to Friday 8.30-4.30 but some offer a service 8.00 am - 8.00pm Monday to Sunday therefore there will be a requirement for you to work flexibly between those times.



Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.



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



Band 5 posts are designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge, giving the newly qualified Physiotherapist a broad practical education of a range of patients and conditions.



The rotations are currently 6 months' duration (subject to change) and take place across the following disciplines:



Community Therapy



Community Hospital



Stroke Unit



Community Respiratory Service



Children's Integrated Therapies



Mental Health



Learning Disability



MSK



The core rotations are Community Therapy and Community Hospital and the expectation is that all post holders cover these. There is the opportunity to then request specialist rotations once the core rotations have been completed. Specialist rotations are in locations around the county and therefore travel is inevitable.



The post-holder will work within a multidisciplinary or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences. Care delivered must be of high quality, cost-effective, and efficient and, safe.



The post-holder may encounter patients who are adults, older adults or children and their carers / families in Oxfordshire. Care is delivered outside of the acute hospital setting and rehabilitation emphasis is on self-management, access to the patient's environment and return to previous employment or involvement in the community. The post-holder may work in teams where the goal is prevention of admission or in one which supports early discharge from the acute hospital setting.



To work within a generic or specialist rehabilitation team as part of a rotational post and be provided with a diverse range of experiences, and deliver high quality, cost-effective and efficient rehabilitation.



To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients, in alignment with national and professional guidelines empowering individuals to manage their conditions and reach their full potential.



To perform physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and formulate an individualised treatment plan.



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.