Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join the Band 5 Rotation which includes Falls Prevention and Bedded Rehabilitation as well as the potential for Community Rehabilitation with partner organisations. The rotation is for a minimum of 6-9 months in each service and the post holder will be given regular clinical supervision, InService Training and yearly appraisals as well as help to attend additional courses.
The post holder will develop their knowledge and skills within dynamic teams, led by clinical specialists.
They will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team seeing residents of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Applicants will need to demonstrate a broad range of skills, together with a passion for self-development and learning. Candidates will be expected to have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Come join us, be part of a Trust that prides itself on delivering high quality care and creating a positive, friendly working environment with a focus on personal and professional development. For more information, please contact Skye Lees, Clinical Lead, email: skye.lees@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in the Band 5 preceptorship programme, receive regular supervision, and engage in reflective practice.
Working autonomously within professional and clinical guidelines, you will assess and treat your own caseload with senior support while maintaining key relationships with referring services.
Your role will span various settings, including clinics, clients' homes, and care facilities. Additionally, you will support service development through CPD, training, audits, research, and by completing a service development project in each rotation.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development relevant to rotations
- Registration with the Heath Professions Council
- Wide ranging student experience including musculoskeletal outpatients, adult/older people's rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and neurology placements
Desirable
- Registration with the Chartered society of Physiotherapy
- Registration with a special interest group relevant to the rotations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within NHS environment as a student
- Able to manage a caseload efficiently
- Demonstrate professional independence, while recognizing boundaries of own practice
- Effective physiotherapy skills to be able to assess, goal set, treat and manage rehabilitation patients particularly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Able to keep logical and accurate patient records
- Research project carried out at undergraduate level
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical fashion
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively with those who have difficulty communicating
- Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with all professionals to enhance patient care pathways
- Good team working skills
- Knowledge of NHS structure
- Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions
- Experience working as an assistant or volunteer within musculoskeletal, rehabilitation or community settings
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development
- Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating Physiotherapy management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, falls and multi-pathologies.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's relevant to area of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development relevant to rotations
- Registration with the Heath Professions Council
- Wide ranging student experience including musculoskeletal outpatients, adult/older people's rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and neurology placements
Desirable
- Registration with the Chartered society of Physiotherapy
- Registration with a special interest group relevant to the rotations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within NHS environment as a student
- Able to manage a caseload efficiently
- Demonstrate professional independence, while recognizing boundaries of own practice
- Effective physiotherapy skills to be able to assess, goal set, treat and manage rehabilitation patients particularly within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Able to keep logical and accurate patient records
- Research project carried out at undergraduate level
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical fashion
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively with those who have difficulty communicating
- Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with all professionals to enhance patient care pathways
- Good team working skills
- Knowledge of NHS structure
- Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions
- Experience working as an assistant or volunteer within musculoskeletal, rehabilitation or community settings
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development
- Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating Physiotherapy management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, falls and multi-pathologies.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's relevant to area of practice
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.
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.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Alexandra Rehabilitation Unit
Princess Louise of Kensington Nursing Home, Pangbourne Avenue
London
W10 6DH
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
