Are you a trained therapist looking to relocate to one of the best places to live in the UK?

Bristol offers vibrant city living yet is close to countryside and coastline and senior community physiotherapist Shiva Pushpa is supporting a campaign to recruit more therapists to the region.

Sirona care & health which provides NHS and Local Authority funded community services for adults and children in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is offering relocation packages worth up to £8,000 for candidates, subject to conditions.

The not-for-profit social enterprise is expanding its Home First service to support people in the place they call home following a hospital stay.

Sirona is looking for both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to join the Home First service (and if you are a nurse, do get in touch as we have other services which could offer you a relocation package to join us in Bristol).

Shiva said: “I love working in the community because it gives me the opportunity to work with a huge variety of people and conditions – this makes it interesting as each day is different and provides me with experience in multiple areas.

“My role in the community is very rewarding because it can have a significant impact on an individual’s life.”

“Bristol is an interesting and vibrant place to live. I enjoy the range of activities available, amazing food and music events, plus there is easy access to other lovely areas of the UK such as Wales and Devon.”

Therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using communication and coordination skills to support individuals to achieve their goals and, where required, access long term care provision helping them improve their quality of life and independence.

Nicki Carr, Interim Associate Director for the Home First - Discharge to Assess Programme, Sirona said: “ We know people recover better in familiar surroundings following a stay in hospital and where possible we want to support individuals to be cared for at home or in the community.

“Our vision is for all who are medically well to leave hospital to receive the care, remote monitoring and treatment they need and to be supported to recover and rehabilitate at home.

“Research has shown that immobility in a hospital bed can lead to not only a longer stay but a loss of independence, so we are expanding the innovative ways to ensure people remain in the place they call home in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

“This will mean tailored support will be available and will be based on a person’s needs: this may include appropriate community or voluntary support at home or transfer to a community rehabilitation or assessment unit bed. You may hear this referred to as Discharge to Assess. It’s a really exciting time to join us.

“Our teams work with individuals to deliver shared person-centred goals, improving their quality of life and independence.

“We are looking for people to help us deliver this ambition to make a real difference to people and their families.”

Sirona is an NHS-funded employer offering Agenda for Change benefits including generous holiday entitlement, paid enhancements for bank holiday/night working, and the NHS pension scheme.

Nicki added: “We offer flexible working to fit around you and your schedule. There are plenty of development opportunities to ensure you can achieve your own career goals - all within a caring and supportive environment.

“Our core value is of “Taking it Personally” which means every interaction – with service users or colleagues - should be made as though we were caring for a member of our own family.

If you are interested in relocating to Bristol contact Sirona today sirona.recruitment@ nhs.net or call 0300 124 5444.

More about the area Sirona covers:

Bristol – Home of the International Balloon Fiesta and infamous street artist Banksy, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and culture.

North Somerset – Discover the stunning scenery and the pictureperfect peaceful scenes in the quaint, rural villages.

South Gloucestershire – a place of outstanding natural beauty with characterful market towns and historic buildings.

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