Job summary
There is an exciting part-time opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated therapist to be recruited into a Band 7 position in the Urgent Community Response Team called CTT.
You will be working with a broad spectrum of professionals in forward thinking and supportive team.
This post would be suitable for either an experienced band 7 physiotherapist looking to expand their knowledge and skills in crisis management, previous community based work is desirable but not essential.
You will receive regular supervision, training and support from highly skilled colleagues to address your learning needs and work closely with other members of the MDT. Internal and external courses are supported as part of your CPD.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the team, your role is primarily to deliver face to face across the boroughs, including assessments, group education and post assessments in line with National guidance.
As a Band 7 role you will also be expected to provide clinical education for students regularly and further develop your management skills by conducting regular supervision and appraisal for other members of the team.
You will be joining a well-established team of supportive staff.
So what do you need to join our team?
- To be a Registered HCPC Physiotherapist with at least 18 months post registration experience
- Desirable community experience in a rapid response team
- Passion to deliver high quality care to patients with patients in crisis
- Previous NHS experience
- Maintain clinical expertise by continued professional development and by encouraging and developing others
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to large groups of people.
This is a part-time post 22.5 hours per week, including weekends. Timetable is negotiable. The role has both management and clinical responsibilities and there is opportunity for agile / home based working.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Community Treatment Team provide a well-coordinated and high quality service to patients of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and surrounding areas, to ensure the complex needs of the client group is provided close to home and thus car driver is essential.
You will be a car owner / driver or have access to a car and a current UK driving license is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
Community Treatment Team provide a well-coordinated and high quality service to patients of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and surrounding areas, to ensure the complex needs of the client group is provided close to home and thus car driver is essential.
You will be a car owner / driver or have access to a car and a current UK driving license is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
Skills
Essential
- car driver
- IT system use
- Audit and service development
A.C. as per Person SPec
Essential
- Prof Registered / Qualified
- Experience
- Skills / Abilities
Desirable
CPD
Essential
- evidence of CPD
- interested in development
concise and clear
Essential
- Able to present thorough answer concisely
- professionally dressed and presented
- Interested in asking questions
Desirable
- CPD and passionate about service delivery
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- car driver
- IT system use
- Audit and service development
A.C. as per Person SPec
Essential
- Prof Registered / Qualified
- Experience
- Skills / Abilities
Desirable
CPD
Essential
- evidence of CPD
- interested in development
concise and clear
Essential
- Able to present thorough answer concisely
- professionally dressed and presented
- Interested in asking questions
Desirable
- CPD and passionate about service delivery
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).
