Job summaryAre you a physiotherapist with a passion for delivering exceptional community-based therapy and want to be part of a forward-thinking team? Do you want to play a key role to support patients to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals?If the answer is yes, we have the job just for you.Planned community services support patients in their home and play a vital role in helping patients to achieve their goals, long past their hospital discharge and manage their long-term conditions in the community independently. You'll help to identify the support patients need, and help them to achieve their goals and rediscover their passions. It It requires you to think creatively, and tailor interventions for each individual patient. For some, it could be getting up the stairs unaided, going on a bike ride, or being able to cook their favourite dish! Every patient is different, and no two days are the same.For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.Main duties of the jobYou will be able to illustrate and reflect upon complex patient management and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning. You will be able to prioritise your workload and time effectively to support appropriate caseload management and delegation.You will join our dynamic team of therapists who strive towards supporting holistic recovery and regaining independence supporting admission prevention, hospital discharge and supporting patients within the community.There will be opportunities for participating in various service development projects and attending regular in-service trainings.At present the Planned Community Therapy service operates from Monday to Friday core hours, however the job description reflects a seven day service in case of changes to service needs.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.We put'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.These include:generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with usflexible working opportunitiesrelocation packagesexcellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much moresalary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and morediscounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemeswellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and morestaff networks and support groupWe're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAt present the Planned Community Therapy service operates from Monday to Friday core hours, however the job description reflects a seven day service in case of changes to service needs.This post is ideal for you if you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to supporting with your growth and development within your role and beyond. This opportunity will enable you to be part of an innovative therapy team where teamwork and collaborative working are the cornerstone of effective patient centred care and staff development.We have a permanent part-time and full time post available in our Planned Therapy Services.We are a dynamic service providing patientcentred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to residents of Coventry; aged 18 and over. Clinical caseload is varied and challenging including neurological, musculoskeletal, falls, multi-pathology, complex physical needs; including long term conditions and chronic pain. Every patient is unique, and no two days are the same!You will join our dynamic team of therapists who strive towards supporting holistic recovery and regaining independence supporting admission prevention, hospital discharge and supporting patients within the community.This post is ideal for you if you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to supporting your growth and development within your role and beyond.Wed welcome an informal chat or visit from anyone who would like to know more about the role. Contact Christopher Jones, Lead Physiotherapist on 07789746038Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGrad Dip/BSc PhysiotherapyHPC RegistrationEvidence of post-graduate educationKnowledgeEssentialOrganisational SkillsGood written & verbal communicationExperienceEssentialSignificant post graduate clinical experience in the United Kingdom with good basic training/post graduate rotations (or within a community/intermediate care setting)Evidence of personal development portfolioEvidence of working in a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance in relation to PhysiotherapyExperience of working in a community environmentDesirableExperience of working with patients who have fallen/at risk of fallingExperience of working in a community environmentPersonalEssentialAdaptableWorks with InitiativeInteracts well with others / team workingDesirableSelf MotivationOtherEssentialCar driver/ownerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership TrustAddressNewfield HouseKingfield RdCoventryCV1 4NZEmployer's websitehttps://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)