Job summaryAre you newly qualified and looking for an exciting opportunity to support patients rehabilitation post discharge from hospital as well as support patients at home to prevent hospital admissions? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral? If so, this role could be for you.North Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 5 Physiotherapist to work within the 7 day service 8am-9pm.You need to be responsive, have strong physiotherapy assessment skills using a personalised approach for a wide range of physical needs/conditions. You will develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations that will support physical independence whilst reducing potential risks, deterioration/ hospital admission.You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with HCPC.Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be accountable to senior members of the Community Therapy Team providing support to clients for a variety of therapeutic and clinical interventions. This may include clients with diverse presentation, physical and psychological conditions.To work as part of a multi professional service, within the community setting, working with clients towards rehabilitation through taking an active role in the assessment, planning, implementation and individualised therapeutic interventions.To assess, demonstrate and provide appropriate adaptive equipment to meet specific client needs and facilitate safety in their chosen environment.Utilise Physio Tools to provide comprehensive treatment plans.To hold responsibility for own caseload and work as an autonomous professional according to the Health Professionals Council's regulations.To develop good communication links with clients, carers and joint working with other services across professional and organisational boundaries in order to provide a client-centred, holistic and seamless service.To work a variety of shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basisUndertakes lone working in the community.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialHCPC registered Physiotherapist or application submittedGrad. Diploma and / or degree in PhysiotherapyExperienceEssentialA range of clinical experience as a student and at junior levelAbility to organise and prioritise workAble to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.Ability to work alone and as part of a teamKnowledge and SkillsEssentialUnderstanding of a range of medical conditionsEvidence of relevant continuing professional developmentUnderstanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy servicesIT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.Clear, concise verbal communicationOtherEssentialFull UK driver's LicenseAccess to a vehicle to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demandsDisclosure 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 nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressGrove View Integrated Health and Social Care HubCourt DriveDunstableLU5 4JDEmployer's websitehttps://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)