Physiotherapist

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our Primary Care team at HMP Stafford.

As the sites Physiotherapist you will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and competently assess patients with diverse or complex presentations including orthopaedic, respiratory, neurological and frailty related conditions and complications and to include all aspects of rehabilitation.

HMP Stafford is a category C prison located in Staffordshire and has a capacity of 753 males, aged from 21 +

Hours

Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00

Be aware HMP Stafford's Physio also visits and serves other sites locally so being able to drive and having access to a car is essential and fuel costs can be claimed back.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £37,250 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Physiotherapist your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Use a range of standardised assessments, outcome measures and functional assessment techniques.
• Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
• Be capable of providing physiotherapy to patient groups including acutely deteriorating patient, post-operative rehabilitation, complex rehabilitation, tonal management, gait sensory and balance re-education
• Be competent in providing patient education/support through health promotion, prescription of equipment, functional programmes, activity analysis, and grading of activity programmes, through a patient centred intervention.
• Evaluate patient progress via goal setting, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal requirements.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required:

• Registered physiotherapist with current professional qualification (HCPC and MCSP)
• Evidence of relevant experience in neurological and general rehabilitation and Continued Professional Development
• Youll have proven post-registration experience of assessing and treating patients with a diverse range of needs
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
• Knowledge of healthcare policies and best practice
• Flexible attitude to working arrangements

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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