NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Senior Physiotherapist Band 7- CHSC

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Band 7 Physio therapist to join our well established and integrated adult community rehabilitation team.

This is a part time role - 24 hours per week over 5 days.

Redbridge health and social care community service is a forward-thinking and innovative service that works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses, social services and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the people accessing the community services.

Our community rehab team assesses housebound adults within their home environment. By assessing people within their home environment, we are in a good position to significantly improve people's quality of life and promote independence at home by providing therapy as well as by jointly working with social services, physiotherapists and the other members of our integrated team, making this a very rewarding job.

The post holder will achieve this by being an experienced Physiotherapist and would be responsible for managing routine and complex cases and support the clinical lead / team manager in the day-to-day running of the therapy team within CHSCS.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Are you an experienced band 7 physiotherapist passionate about rehabilitation?

Main duties of the job

To be actively involved in the day to day running of the CHSCS therapy teamNetworking with other multi-disciplinary, statutory, private and voluntary organisations, users, carers and assisting in managing the interfaces between them

Recruitment and selectionPlan and provide local Induction and ensure trust induction standards are metWorkload prioritisation & planning within team

To be responsible for organising and prioritising own caseload, whilst able to work flexibly to meet the needs of their patients, relatives, carers and the service

Review and amend as appropriate clinical priorities, balancing patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with the service policiesProviding regular supervision and performance managementDeputise for the team manager and or Locality Lead as requiredSupport the team manager in the effective management of the resources including all pay and non-pay expenditure, ensuring that accountability can be demonstrated for all financial actions

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.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Details

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annu plus HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-RR097-24-A

Job locations

Community Health and Social Care service (HASS)Ilford Exchange Health centre

Ilford Exchange Health centre, Unit 100, Upper Level, The Exchange, High Road,

Ilford

IG1 1AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please Job description and Person Specification which is attached to this job advertisement, interersted applicants are welcome to contact for more information about the role and/or visit.

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

Please Job description and Person Specification which is attached to this job advertisement, interersted applicants are welcome to contact for more information about the role and/or visit.

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.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree & a postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy or working towards MSc

Experience

Essential

  • To have a minimum of 3 years' experience working as a band 6 as Physio with community care experience
  • Experience in all general, stroke and neuro rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing senior and junior staff, students and assistants

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health and social care integration
  • Car driver and UK licence
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Degree & a postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy or working towards MSc

Experience

Essential

  • To have a minimum of 3 years' experience working as a band 6 as Physio with community care experience
  • Experience in all general, stroke and neuro rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing senior and junior staff, students and assistants

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health and social care integration
  • Car driver and UK licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Community Health and Social Care service (HASS)Ilford Exchange Health centre

Ilford Exchange Health centre, Unit 100, Upper Level, The Exchange, High Road,

Ilford

IG1 1AT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Community Health and Social Care service (HASS)Ilford Exchange Health centre

Ilford Exchange Health centre, Unit 100, Upper Level, The Exchange, High Road,

Ilford

IG1 1AT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team Lead

Oluwatoyin Borishade

oluwatoyin.borishade@nelft.nhs.uk

02087082350

Details

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annu plus HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-RR097-24-A

Job locations

Community Health and Social Care service (HASS)Ilford Exchange Health centre

Ilford Exchange Health centre, Unit 100, Upper Level, The Exchange, High Road,

Ilford

IG1 1AT


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