Community Physiotherapist -North Kerrier Community

Job overview

Due to a maternity leave an opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term position to join the North Kerrier Community Rehab Team working as a specialist physiotherapist.

The post is for 11.25 hours per week. The service currently operates Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays)

The community team treat at a wide range of conditions including stroke, Parkinsons, orthopaedics, amputees and frailty. You will work closely with Team Leads, clinical Band 7 physiotherapists, community occupational therapy colleagues and support workers.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service, performing       advanced assessments of patients including those with highly       complex presentations, and from this formulating a diagnosis and       treatment plan.
• To provide leadership for support staff and junior staff through  supervision, training and appraisal.
• To participate in the planning and development of Physiotherapy  Services within each team.
• To work in a variety of settings predominantly community, but also supporting inpatients when required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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