Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible, and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our Older People's Inpatient service at Queen Mary's Hospital. The team works on Mary Seacole Ward, delivering inpatient rehabilitation to a predominantly older people's population
We are looking for someone who is passionate about applying their current skills and developing themselves further in the specialities of rehabilitation and frailty. Someone who thrives working in an MDT environment with like-minded clinicians who are passionate about what they do, and who has a strong interest in service development and improvement or a diverse population.
The team works closely together to provide goal-orientated, client centred, continuing rehabilitation, medical intervention and management for patients transferred from St George's Hospital acute wards and other local acute hospitals.
You will be working on our 42 bedded ward where patients have a wide range of pathologies and complexities including post-operative rehabilitation, falls, neurological conditions such as PD, dementia and other medical problems. Many of our patients are living with frailty and have complex needs requiring a high level of knowledge and skills to manage safe and effective discharges, working alongside the wider MDT team of Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and Discharge Coordinators
*PLEASE NOTE - NHS EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL TO APPLY FOR THIS POST*
Main duties of the job
You will be providing physiotherapy assessment and intervention in an inpatient environment, with individuals identified for ongoing rehabilitation following an acute admission.
You will manage your own caseload, which will include many patients with complex presentations, comorbidities and frailty.
You will work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, facilitating patient progression from admission through to discharge.
There will be opportunities to contribute towards service organisation, evaluation, development, training and learning.
This position will give you the opportunity to develop all of your skills in assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning , within a highly supportive team environment.
As a static member of the team, we will be extremely keen to support your development in the speciality area
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
St George's is a large teaching hospital and Foundation Trust serving the population of South West London providing general & specialist hospital services. We are a major trauma centre for south London and have main regional specialties of neurosciences and cardiothoracic, along with extensive community therapy services in conjunction with ourthree local boroughs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me
PLEASE NOTE - PREVIOUS NHS EXPERIENCE IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me
PLEASE NOTE - PREVIOUS NHS EXPERIENCE IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ROLE
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of relevant clinical areas e.g. older people, rehabilitation, neurology
- Knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to this clinical area
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to manage own time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to delegate tasks to others
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Education, formal training & qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, falls management, older people, neurology
Desirable
- CSP member
- Clinical Educators Course
- Member of a relevant clinical interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in Older Peoples Rehabilitation, Falls Management, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Respiratory Care.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations
- Experience of working in falls management
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and or multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDP / Clinical supervision
- Experience of working with support workers
Desirable
- Experience of working as a band 6 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of relevant clinical areas e.g. older people, rehabilitation, neurology
- Knowledge of legislation & guidelines relevant to this clinical area
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to manage own time, workload and caseload effectively
- Ability to delegate tasks to others
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Education, formal training & qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, falls management, older people, neurology
Desirable
- CSP member
- Clinical Educators Course
- Member of a relevant clinical interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in Older Peoples Rehabilitation, Falls Management, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Therapy, Respiratory Care.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations
- Experience of working in falls management
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and or multi- disciplinary team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDP / Clinical supervision
- Experience of working with support workers
Desirable
- Experience of working as a band 6 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
