Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Band 7
£46,836 - £52,849 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Full time, Part-time & Flexible working considered
The Bromley Post Covid Community Pathway in Bromley is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist who would like to be involved in developing the service further.
If you are a Physiotherapist who would like to use their skills and experience to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team in order to develop the existing service to the residents of Bromley living with Post Covid Syndrome please get in touch.
Proposed Interview date week commencing 22nd April 2024
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Physiotherapist in the Post Covid Community Pathway is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Physiotherapy intervention to people referred to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway within Bromley Healthcare delivered to patients either in their own homes, at clinics, in the community or by virtual means.
The post holder is expected to be a positive role model and an effective leader for the pathway in terms of clinical management, patient care, communication and quality standards. The post holder is expected to be a clinical specialist in their respective field and to provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the organisation.
The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to the patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural, social problems.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the pathway by:
Clinical:
- Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.
- Assessing patients through virtual or face to face independently, making autonomous decisions in the clinical assessment of patients with complex health and social care needs.
- Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.
- Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.
- Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.
- To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.
- Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.
- To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.
- To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a Physiotherapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the pathway by:
Clinical:
- Triaging referrals to the Post Covid Syndrome Pathway, discussing these with the MDT to ensure all clients receive intervention from the most appropriate services.
- Assessing patients through virtual or face to face independently, making autonomous decisions in the clinical assessment of patients with complex health and social care needs.
- Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.
- Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.
- Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.
- To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.
- Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.
- To attend and on occasions lead the weekly MDT meetings to discuss clients.
- To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate MSc in relevant field
Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
- Member of CSP
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Practice Educator training
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at MSc level
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
- Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.
Desirable
- Use of electronic patient record systems
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience relevant to the service
- Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
Desirable
- An understanding of multi professional care planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate MSc in relevant field
Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
- Member of CSP
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Practice Educator training
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at MSc level
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Post Covid Syndrome and the effects on body systems
- Excellent assessment skills
- Knowledge of Post Covid national guidance
- Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes.
Desirable
- Use of electronic patient record systems
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience relevant to the service
- Experience of managing own caseload and delegating
Desirable
- An understanding of multi professional care planning
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).
Additional information
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).
