Physiotherapist - Intermediate Care
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SOC 2221 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2221 Physiotherapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
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About the role
Are you looking for a new challenge whilst working within the Community?
We are looking for someone to act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of pathologies to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.
Able to provide a high standard of physiotherapy service within Torbay. Which will involve community rehabilitation, crisis response and Intermediate care cover. You will be required to work between these area's dependant on needs of the service, this will take part in the Baywide Intermediate Care weekend rota and late duty rota within the zone. This may also include from time to time, covering other localities within the Trust.
Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.
Job description
Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate
Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- Experience of primary care rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process
Specific Skills
Essential
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care
Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Essential
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Presentation skills
- Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
- Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service
- Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings
About the employer
Torquay Health and Well-Being Team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.
Why work with us
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Middle half £34,684–50,024
- Median £41,548
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