Job summaryTo provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs, and develop programmes of care/Rehabilitation as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care.To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.Main duties of the jobEnsure that personal performance meets job requirements, Professional Codes and standards, Trust and post competency standards at all times.Ensure the required level of IT competence required for the role to process, record, evaluate, and report data.Demonstrate commitment to the role and to service improvement through innovative thinking and assisting with small scale projects.Challenge poor practice and take appropriate action making full use of current support systems.Provide a positive, compassionate role model to junior staff and colleagues to ensure the delivery of people centred care and the key components of compassionate care.Create effective team work across professional boundaries using team building skills, creating common goals, and through engagement.Respect and apply the requirements of equality and diversity, promoting and role modelling these across the multi-disciplinary team.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson SpecificationEducational qualifications / requirementsEssentialDiploma /BSc/BA PhysiotherapyH.P.C. registrationHolds current Full UK driving License.DesirableMembership of Professional BodyMembership of Special Interest GroupSkills / Experience / KnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of current best practice in PhysiotherapyUnderstanding of professional ethics and their application in practiceExperience in assessing, developing, and implementing Physiotherapy ProgramsEvidence of self-directed learningRelevant supervised experience gained during clinical placementsDesirablePrevious Community ExperienceKnowledge of partnership workingResearch skillsPresentation skillsInformation TechnologyEssentialExperience of using IT systems such as MicrosoftExperience of using electronic patient/service user record systemsAdditional requirementsDesirableDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectivelyDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressEDICRT - St LEONARDS HOSPITALRINGWOOD ROADHANTSBH24 2RREmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)