Job summary
Are you a dynamic and compassionate physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives ? .We are seeking a skilled and dedicated band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Health and Social care teams for a 1 year fixed term project .
We are excited to pilot a new project in Waltham Forest for patients with double handed care following discharge from acute hospitals or those in the community.
The role involves working jointly with Occupational Therapists Rehabilitation assistants and social care colleagues to provide timely assessments and provide equipment/ interventions aimed at reducing the level of care for patients who have double handed care / high care needs.
Main duties of the job
You will
- Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals across the borough and Integrated Care System.
- her agencies or disciplines
- Be proficient in advanced clinical skills and knowledge with the ability to assess the physical and psychosocial needs and develop a comprehensive and concordant plan of care with the patient, their carers and the wider MDT as needed.
- Work collaboratively and carryout joint visits members with MDT colleagues within the team to promote holistic person-centred assessment and approach to care
- Reporting patient outcomes using agreed reporting systems
- Support and mentor pre registration learners from a variety of discipline
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest)
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training
Qualification
Desirable
- member of chartered society of physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- at least 5 years post qualification experience working as a physiotherapist including acute inpatients
- previous experience of working in community setting
- previous experiencing of managing staff
Desirable
- Worked as a physio in acute , rehab and community setting
skills
Essential
- advanced assessment skills
- ability to formulate complex management plans
- advanced communication skills
- ability to work alone or in a team
- organised with excellent planning and organisational skills
- strong IT skills
Desirable
- previous experience of basic equipment provision
- demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and NHS plans
- Rio trained
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training
Qualification
Desirable
- member of chartered society of physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- at least 5 years post qualification experience working as a physiotherapist including acute inpatients
- previous experience of working in community setting
- previous experiencing of managing staff
Desirable
- Worked as a physio in acute , rehab and community setting
skills
Essential
- advanced assessment skills
- ability to formulate complex management plans
- advanced communication skills
- ability to work alone or in a team
- organised with excellent planning and organisational skills
- strong IT skills
Desirable
- previous experience of basic equipment provision
- demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and NHS plans
- Rio trained
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Integrated Supported Discharge Team ,Woodbury Unit
Woodbury, 178 James Lane
Leytonstone
E11 1NU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
