Job summary
The current vacancy is based at Midway Unit, Langley House, Watford however there are alternative rehabilitation units across West Herts - in Potters Bar and Hemel Hempstead with a potential rotation between units.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Are you looking to develop your Physiotherapy skills in inpatient rehabilitation. We currently have a vacancy on our general rehabilitation ward at Langley House, Watford. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering client centered evidence based care in a general rehab ward.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team where you can develop your rehabilitation skills in a variety of conditions such as Orthopaedics, amputees, elderly care and general medical conditions. You will have a role developing your Physiotherapy practice and deliver evidence based rehabilitation and assessments to a variety of patients with diverse needs. You will have the opportunity to supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students, as well as partaking in audit and service improvement projects.
We would consider full time or part time applicants for this post
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community including: disabled people, those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed based unit.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
- Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the acute and community teams to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
- Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Care Workers and Physiotherapy students
- To work when required in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, residential care home, continuing care homes and community hospitals.
- Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed based unit.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
- Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the acute and community teams to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
- Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, Rehabilitation Care Workers and Physiotherapy students
- To work when required in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, residential care home, continuing care homes and community hospitals.
- Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service.
Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to the rotational clinical areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical arears including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience in Falls Prevention Team, Community Rehabilitation, Outpatients and learning disability
- Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist
- Experience working in the NHS
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to the rotational clinical areas
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical arears including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience in Falls Prevention Team, Community Rehabilitation, Outpatients and learning disability
- Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist
- Experience working in the NHS
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).
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).
