Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are seeking a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist to join them
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the delivery of a clinical specialised physiotherapy treatment as part of the Central London Community (Barnet) Unplanned Care Service.
The Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are the leading provider of community health in the United Kingdom covering 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire with over 900 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in seven professional groups - Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists,
Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists. AHPs are 30% of the clinical workforce at CLCH providing assessment and treatment interventions across the lifespan from birth to end of life care.
Physiotherapists along with the multi-professional team are responsible for the clinical care pathway of service users by undertaking evidence-based assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. This includes working with patients who have a range of complex needs to facilitate timely discharge from acute care and avoid admission. The service operates over 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Determine clinical diagnoses, provide appropriate treatments, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision but with advice and support from Band 7 physiotherapists and other team colleagues.
- Manage a clinical caseload, maintain a high professional standard, and employ specialised knowledge gained from practical and theoretical experience.
- To deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist in terms of operational issues and to assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients with rehabilitation problems when required
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
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Current
- HCPC Registration
- Specialist training in Elderly Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Experience in Neurology Elderly rehabilitation
- Experience in Elderly rehabilitation
- Experience in Musculo-skeletal conditions
- Experience working in community
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
- Able to delegate and supervise staff appropriate to grade. Able to prioritise and manage time.
- Aware of current issues in Physiotherapy
- NHS IT skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in service delivery Member of a Special Interest Group
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Current
- HCPC Registration
- Specialist training in Elderly Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Experience in Neurology Elderly rehabilitation
- Experience in Elderly rehabilitation
- Experience in Musculo-skeletal conditions
- Experience working in community
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
- Able to delegate and supervise staff appropriate to grade. Able to prioritise and manage time.
- Aware of current issues in Physiotherapy
- NHS IT skills
Other
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in service delivery Member of a Special Interest Group
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
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).
