Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist, who is a team player with a positive attitude and commitment to providing rehabilitation in a patient's home. The goal is to optimise patients' independence and wellbeing, enabling them to return to or stay in their own homes following a rapid decline through illness or injury.

Successful post holders must be able to work 37.5 hours at different locations across Merton. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suits the need of our patients. This may mean a more flexible working pattern is required as per service need, for example we may need to support other teams or cover a 7-day service.

The normal place of work for this post is The Nelson Health Centre, but as a term of employment post holders may be required to work from any of the trust establishments. All flexible working requests will be considered in line with the CLCH flexible working policy.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specialist physiotherapy and holistic assessment of patients in the community autonomously, interpret results appropriately, use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, in relation to the individual's clinical and psycho-social issues to determine treatment options, recommending the best course of action.

To be responsible for a clinical caseload working within multi-disciplinary teams, sharing care appropriately ensuring clients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care within available resources.

About us

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
• 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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW19 3NS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW19 3NS

Employer's website

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

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