Physiotherapist

Job summary

An exciting oppotunity has arised in the Rapid Response therapy team for a band 6 physiotherapist. Currently nominated for the clincial team of the year, the Rapid response therapy team focues on avoiding unneccessary hospital admission by having a hollistic approach and completing a comprehensive therapeutic assessment and providing a patient centered treatment at the front door- A&E and AMU

You will be part of a service that operates 8am to 8pm, with flexible working patterns considered. Contribution to a seven-day working rota is a requirement of the role.

As part of improving the services at the front door, the Rapid Response therapy team also plays a vital role in providing therapy within the Frailty intervention team (FIT). A seamless rotation of staff within the Acute medical units and FIT team what makes this a great working team and an excellent for patient's journey and their care.

Maintain respiratory competencies to facilitate participation in out-of-hours service as required.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Supervise and educate undergraduate Physiotherapy students and assess their performance as required to ensure their standard of practice and knowledge meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and make recommendations to the clinical lead of that service regarding changes in practice by the team.

Main duties of the job

Assess and treat patient in Emergency department, Acute Medical Unit and Frailty assessment unit with therapy social needs.

Able to complete a comprehensive and hollistic assessment and discharge plans for patients.

To be able to complete respiratory assessment and treatment for patient needing chest physiotherapy.

To be part of the team inservice and teaching programme.

To be able to coordinate the team as the senior, supervise junior staff members and support workers. Also to take on students from different West Midland Universities

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve life

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

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

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