Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Main area: Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22 hours per week (Covering the hours of 08.00 - 20.00 7 days per week) Job ref: 373-NBH0705-B RR Site: Ellesmere Port Hospital Town: Ellesmere Port Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are excited to announce a new Therapy vacancy (either Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) as our Urgent 2-hour Community Response (UCR) service continues to develop and adapt to best meet the needs of our local population. This service is provided within the Hospital at Home Service and is an exciting place to work, with many training opportunities available. This is a 7-day service and operates from 08:00-20:00, with a base at Ellesmere Port Hospital. The service provides UCR support for the residents of Chester and Cheshire West. You would be expected to cover all aspects of the shift pattern. This is a part-time role, 22 hours a week. You will be a member of a holistic team consisting of GP's, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Therapy Assistants, a Pharmacist, and Clerical Support. The service provides a 2-hour response to patients experiencing a health crisis, aiming to support their treatment in their own home rather than requiring a hospital admission. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic and proactive team. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. Main duties of the job
Provide a 2-hour response for patients entering a health crisis. Work as an autonomous practitioner to perform a specialist therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations. Use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis, deliver, and adapt an individualized treatment programme within the patient's own home. Work in collaboration with the Community Care Teams, Northwest Ambulance Service, Social Services, Rosscare, and the patient's registered GP, to support the patient at home. Work flexibly in response to service needs, ensuring allocation of an appropriate caseload for the Therapy Assistants. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Evidence of relevant and validated post-graduate course HCPC registration Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)/Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) Knowledge and Expertise
Scientific and clinical knowledge of physiotherapy practice in line with evidence-based practice/Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific theoretical frames of reference in line with evidence-based practice Professional guidelines and codes of conduct Critical appraisal Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area Commitment to Continuous Professional Development Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of CSP and the HPC Experience
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields Commitment to training and development Reflective practice Experience of student clinical supervision Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Lisa Davies Job title: Hospital at Home Team Leader Email address: lisadavies7@nhs.net Telephone number: 01244 363570 Additional information: Please contact Lisa Davies for further information or informal visits. Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow
We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow. With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?
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Band 6
Main area: Specialist Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22 hours per week (Covering the hours of 08.00 - 20.00 7 days per week) Job ref: 373-NBH0705-B RR Site: Ellesmere Port Hospital Town: Ellesmere Port Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are excited to announce a new Therapy vacancy (either Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) as our Urgent 2-hour Community Response (UCR) service continues to develop and adapt to best meet the needs of our local population. This service is provided within the Hospital at Home Service and is an exciting place to work, with many training opportunities available. This is a 7-day service and operates from 08:00-20:00, with a base at Ellesmere Port Hospital. The service provides UCR support for the residents of Chester and Cheshire West. You would be expected to cover all aspects of the shift pattern. This is a part-time role, 22 hours a week. You will be a member of a holistic team consisting of GP's, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Therapy Assistants, a Pharmacist, and Clerical Support. The service provides a 2-hour response to patients experiencing a health crisis, aiming to support their treatment in their own home rather than requiring a hospital admission. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic and proactive team. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our patients. Main duties of the job
Provide a 2-hour response for patients entering a health crisis. Work as an autonomous practitioner to perform a specialist therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations. Use clinical reasoning to provide a diagnosis, deliver, and adapt an individualized treatment programme within the patient's own home. Work in collaboration with the Community Care Teams, Northwest Ambulance Service, Social Services, Rosscare, and the patient's registered GP, to support the patient at home. Work flexibly in response to service needs, ensuring allocation of an appropriate caseload for the Therapy Assistants. Person specification
Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Evidence of relevant and validated post-graduate course HCPC registration Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)/Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) Knowledge and Expertise
Scientific and clinical knowledge of physiotherapy practice in line with evidence-based practice/Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific theoretical frames of reference in line with evidence-based practice Professional guidelines and codes of conduct Critical appraisal Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area Commitment to Continuous Professional Development Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of CSP and the HPC Experience
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields Commitment to training and development Reflective practice Experience of student clinical supervision Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Lisa Davies Job title: Hospital at Home Team Leader Email address: lisadavies7@nhs.net Telephone number: 01244 363570 Additional information: Please contact Lisa Davies for further information or informal visits. Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow
We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow. With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?
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