Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a B5 Physiotherapist to join our structured rotational programme across acute, community, and urgent community response services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad clinical skill set and gain experience across the patient pathway.
This post with start in the Urgent Community Response Falls Pathway, where you will play a vital role in admission avoidance and supporting people at risk of falls to remain safe and independent in the community.
Further rotations across Newham and Tower Hamlets include: Community Extended Primary Care Team, MSK Service, community Neuro Service, Inpatient East Ham Care Centre, and Emergency Department at Royal London Hospital
This role offers an excellent foundation to your physiotherapy career, with opportunities to make a real impact on patient care and service innovation.
Main duties of the job
1.Assessments and interventions for patients with a variety of clinical presentations
2.Working both alone in the community and as part of an MDT to provide therapeutic, rehabilitation interventions/programmes
3.Provide appropriate adaptive equipment for patients when indicated
4.Use of electronic programmes (e.g. Physio Tools) to generate home exercise programmes
5.To work according to HCPC and CSP regulations as an autonomous professional
6.To develop good communication skills with patients, their carers, colleagues and professionals from other teams and organisations
7. Deliver Falls assessment and intervention
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
- managing a caseload, including prioritisation
- ensuring all work relationships are professional
- involving patients and carers in rehabilitation plans
- ensuring communication is of the highest standard at all times
- sharing information promptly and appropriately, when needed
- understanding day-to-day processes at work
- completing all statutory and mandatory training on time
- engaging in all appropriate CPD opportunities
- actively participating in the supervision and appraisal processes
Please refer to the JD and PS for fuller details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
- managing a caseload, including prioritisation
- ensuring all work relationships are professional
- involving patients and carers in rehabilitation plans
- ensuring communication is of the highest standard at all times
- sharing information promptly and appropriately, when needed
- understanding day-to-day processes at work
- completing all statutory and mandatory training on time
- engaging in all appropriate CPD opportunities
- actively participating in the supervision and appraisal processes
Please refer to the JD and PS for fuller details.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Range of appropriate clinical experience, including as a student
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Ability to work alone and also as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of a range of medical conditions
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Understanding of changes within the NHS and impact on therapy teams
- IT skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook/internet
- Clear and concise communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate learning
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Range of appropriate clinical experience, including as a student
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Ability to work alone and also as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of a range of medical conditions
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Understanding of changes within the NHS and impact on therapy teams
- IT skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook/internet
- Clear and concise communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate learning
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).
