NHS
Physiotherapist
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Job Description
- Req#: F0001-25-0000-282250?language=en&page=847&sort=publicationDateD
- Experience of, or willingness to undertake training for skills in safe and effective moving and assisting vulnerable people
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in either the work environment or through practice education.
- Experience of working in an environment which requires effective communication & listening skills, including report writing
- BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Compliance with health and safety rules, regulations, and legislation
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Ability to comply with the Councils values of:
- We innovate
- We enable
- We respect
- An ability to provide safe and effective Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessments with support/ guidance from senior staff
- An ability to work collaboratively and develop effective relationships with individuals and groups.
- Ability to critically analyse information
- An ability to participate in the Emergency Response rota assessing customers needs and stabilising the customer in their own environment, if required.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to write clear, effective case notes and reports in line with service standards
- Ability to be flexible, prioritise workload and adjust plans according to competing demands
- Ability to participate in and contribute towards team training
- Ability to participate in projects as delegated by the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager
- Experience of, or willingness to undertake training for skills in safe and effective moving and assisting vulnerable people
- Experience of working with vulnerable people in either the work environment or through practice education.
- Experience of working in an environment which requires effective communication & listening skills, including report writing
- BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Compliance with health and safety rules, regulations, and legislation
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Ability to comply with the Councils values of:
- We innovate
- We enable
- We respect
- An ability to provide safe and effective Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessments with support/ guidance from senior staff
- An ability to work collaboratively and develop effective relationships with individuals and groups.
- Ability to critically analyse information
- An ability to participate in the Emergency Response rota assessing customers needs and stabilising the customer in their own environment, if required.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to write clear, effective case notes and reports in line with service standards
- Ability to be flexible, prioritise workload and adjust plans according to competing demands
- Ability to participate in and contribute towards team training
- Ability to participate in projects as delegated by the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager
Job summary
Physiotherapists play a key role in the service, completing functional assessments and working with people to co-produce and implement person centred, rehabilitation therapy goal plans.
Supervision will be provided by a Therapy Team Manager or Senior Practitioner in the Community Rehabilitation Service.
The service strives to maintain high standards of customer care and works with its practitioners to assure continuous professional development, demonstrating best practise and a high commitment to the undergraduate education of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy students.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have the ability to provide safe and effective Physiotherapy assessment and intervention. They should also be able to work collaboratively and have effective communication and listening skills including skills to produce good quality reports.
Essential requirements are a diploma/degree in Physiotherapy & current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Therapies work Monday to Friday, and the council offer flexible working patterns, including a combination of office based and home working.
About us
The Community Therapy Service at Sunderland City Council is a thriving provider of a range of rehabilitation-based services across the city. The Community Rehabilitation Team is an integral part of the service and has an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join the team.
The Community Rehabilitation Team delivers rehabilitation to customers living in their own home in the community or engaging in an intermediate care journey. The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants and works in collaboration and partnership with a range of health, social care and voluntary sector providers via a multidisciplinary approach.
The Community Rehabilitation Team are a dynamic, supportive, and responsive team with a primary objective of supporting residents in the management of their disability or long-term health condition, enabling people to lead fulfilling, safe and independent lives.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,124 to £44,711 a year pro rata - 18.5 hours role
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0001-25-0000-282250
Job locations
Independent Living Centre
Claymere Road
Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR2 9TS
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job
To assist in the efficient provision of high-quality Therapy services to meet the identified needs of adults recovering from illness, trauma or decline in long term conditions or experiencing the effects of the aging process.
Key responsibilities
To carry an allocated caseload of customers.
To carry an allocated caseload of customers and provide assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
To support customers to achieve recovery and rehabilitation in a variety of settings, which may include community bed-based services, care homes and/or customers own homes.
To provide holistic assessments of the customer identifying areas of need and ensuring that appropriate provision is made to improve quality of life.
To work to set standards within the service under the supervision of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
Key tasks
To complete assessments ofcustomersneedswhich may include,but not limited to, functional assessments; assessment and provision of assistive equipment;provision ofrehabilitation.
To be adaptable and flexiblewithin the service areas, working alongside senior therapiststo ensureeffectiveprovisionof the identified service.
To work alongside company representatives to complete assessments for specialist or bespoke equipment.
If required, to participate in the Emergency Response rota to stabilise customers where circumstances have changed.
Work alongsideOccupational Therapy& Physiotherapycolleagues, SeniorPractitioners,andtheTeam Managerto deliver an effective, safe,high qualityservice.
To demonstrate the ability to conduct an appropriate assessment to the customer.
To advise customers of thecorrectuse of equipment provided by the Local Authority.
To undertake assessment for provision of standard wheelchairs with some other enhanced prescribing rights at the direction of the Team Manager.
To work in collaboration with other services.
To refer customers to other services.
To record all assessments and take responsibility for data input.
To recognise limitations and identify to their line manager when support is required.
To take an active role in project related activities within the service under the direction of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
To identify learning needsand areas for development, alongside senior therapists/team managers.
To participate in learning opportunities within the service.
To participate in student education within the service.
Complies with the organisations, and services essential training requirements.
Maintains own Continuous Professional Development through a variety of learning methods.
Participates in supervision and appraisal with line manager.
Maintains individual professional registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Maintains an up to date Disclosure and Barring Scheme check in line with requirements.
Other duties/specific policies e.g. DBS
The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct and all other Council Policies.
The post holder must comply with the Councils Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation.
The post holder must act in compliance with data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the Council.
The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and information.
To comply with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of Council records and information and respect the privacy of personal information held by the Council.
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job
To assist in the efficient provision of high-quality Therapy services to meet the identified needs of adults recovering from illness, trauma or decline in long term conditions or experiencing the effects of the aging process.
Key responsibilities
To carry an allocated caseload of customers.
To carry an allocated caseload of customers and provide assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
To support customers to achieve recovery and rehabilitation in a variety of settings, which may include community bed-based services, care homes and/or customers own homes.
To provide holistic assessments of the customer identifying areas of need and ensuring that appropriate provision is made to improve quality of life.
To work to set standards within the service under the supervision of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
Key tasks
To complete assessments ofcustomersneedswhich may include,but not limited to, functional assessments; assessment and provision of assistive equipment;provision ofrehabilitation.
To be adaptable and flexiblewithin the service areas, working alongside senior therapiststo ensureeffectiveprovisionof the identified service.
To work alongside company representatives to complete assessments for specialist or bespoke equipment.
If required, to participate in the Emergency Response rota to stabilise customers where circumstances have changed.
Work alongsideOccupational Therapy& Physiotherapycolleagues, SeniorPractitioners,andtheTeam Managerto deliver an effective, safe,high qualityservice.
To demonstrate the ability to conduct an appropriate assessment to the customer.
To advise customers of thecorrectuse of equipment provided by the Local Authority.
To undertake assessment for provision of standard wheelchairs with some other enhanced prescribing rights at the direction of the Team Manager.
To work in collaboration with other services.
To refer customers to other services.
To record all assessments and take responsibility for data input.
To recognise limitations and identify to their line manager when support is required.
To take an active role in project related activities within the service under the direction of the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager.
To identify learning needsand areas for development, alongside senior therapists/team managers.
To participate in learning opportunities within the service.
To participate in student education within the service.
Complies with the organisations, and services essential training requirements.
Maintains own Continuous Professional Development through a variety of learning methods.
Participates in supervision and appraisal with line manager.
Maintains individual professional registration with the Health & Care Professions Council.
Maintains an up to date Disclosure and Barring Scheme check in line with requirements.
Other duties/specific policies e.g. DBS
The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct and all other Council Policies.
The post holder must comply with the Councils Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and safety legislation.
The post holder must act in compliance with data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the Council.
The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and information.
To comply with the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR in relation to the management of Council records and information and respect the privacy of personal information held by the Council.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Work Related Circumstances/ Values of the Council
Essential
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Work Related Circumstances/ Values of the Council
Essential
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland City Council
Address
Independent Living Centre
Claymere Road
Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR2 9TS
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland City Council
Address
Independent Living Centre
Claymere Road
Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR2 9TS
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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