Physiotherapist

East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you newly qualified and looking for an exciting opportunity to support patients rehabilitation post discharge from hospital as well as support patients at home to prevent hospital admissions? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral? If so, this role could be for you.

South Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 5 Physiotherapist to work within the 7 day service 8am-9pm.

You need to be responsive, have strong physiotherapy assessment skills using a personalised approach for a wide range of physical needs/conditions. You will develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations that will support physical independence whilst reducing potential risks, deterioration/ hospital admission.

You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.

You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.

All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with HCPC.

Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will be accountable to senior members of the Community Therapy Team providing support to clients for a variety of therapeutic and clinical interventions. This may include clients with diverse presentation, physical and psychological conditions.
  • To work as part of a multi professional service, within the community setting, working with clients towards rehabilitation through taking an active role in the assessment, planning, implementation and individualised therapeutic interventions.
  • To assess, demonstrate and provide appropriate adaptive equipment to meet specific client needs and facilitate safety in their chosen environment.
  • Utilise Physio Tools to provide comprehensive treatment plans.
  • To hold responsibility for own caseload and work as an autonomous professional according to the Health Professionals Council's regulations.
  • To develop good communication links with clients, carers and joint working with other services across professional and organisational boundaries in order to provide a client-centred, holistic and seamless service.
  • To work a variety of shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis

Undertakes lone working in the community.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

08 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB12164-D

Job locations

Transfer of Care Team, Queensborough House,

Friars Walk

Dunstable

LU6 3JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist
  • Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of a range of medical conditions
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
  • Understanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy services
  • IT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.
  • Clear, concise verbal communication

Other

Essential

  • Full UK driver's License
  • Access to a vehicle to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist
  • Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

  • A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of a range of medical conditions
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
  • Understanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy services
  • IT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.
  • Clear, concise verbal communication

Other

Essential

  • Full UK driver's License
  • Access to a vehicle to travel throughout Bedfordshire in a timely and effective way to meet unpredictable service demands

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transfer of Care Team, Queensborough House,

Friars Walk

Dunstable

LU6 3JA


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transfer of Care Team, Queensborough House,

Friars Walk

Dunstable

LU6 3JA


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team Lead (South)

Helen Brown

helen.brown68@nhs.net

07837652889

Date posted

08 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CHB12164-D

Job locations

Transfer of Care Team, Queensborough House,

Friars Walk

Dunstable

LU6 3JA


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