Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Urgent Community Response (Rapid Response) Team within the Harrow Integrated Care Team.
You will work autonomously in the community, providing rapid assessment and intervention for patients referred from primary care, the London Ambulance Service, Accident and Emergency departments and other community services. The service aims to respond within two hours of referral, delivering timely, high quality care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
This role offers opportunities to develop both clinical and leadership skills, with access to additional training such as venepuncture and catheterisation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to support safe patient care, including follow up visits, escalation of deteriorating patients, and supporting safe discharge from hospital.
Main duties of the job
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Deliver high quality, evidence based care within the Urgent Community Response service, respecting patients' preferences, dignity, and cultural or religious needs
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Work autonomously to assess, treat and manage patients in the community, using clinical judgement to support safe decision making
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Contribute to the continuous development of the service through quality improvement and best practice
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Identify and respond appropriately to patients who are deteriorating, escalating concerns in line with service pathways
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Develop clinical and leadership skills, including undertaking additional training such as venepuncture and catheterisation
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Work flexibly across the service operating hours, supporting delivery of care seven days a week (Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 22:00)
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Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010)
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
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with current registration with appropriate professional body.
- BSc in Physiotherapy, higher or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- Leadership course, e.g. Edward Jenner Leadership Course
- . Physical Assessment Course or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Band 5 experience
- Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
- Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals
- Extensive range of clinical skills and experience.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Substantial NHS Experience
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting others to do so.
- Experience of working in Rapid Response/ Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency
- Previous Band 6 experience
skills & Knowlede
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Clinical knowledge of presentation and management of conditions, illnesses and injuries affecting adults
- Knowledge of current NHS organisational structures and policy initiatives
- Knowledge of recent developments in relevant specialties
- Knowledge of management of adult and children safeguarding concerns
- Knowledge of appropriate Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to complete and act on Annual Personal Development Reviews
- Detailed knowledge of collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social services and voluntary services.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement into practice
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Awareness of equal opportunities in practice
- Willingness to obtain skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation/catheter care
- Experience with students
- Working knowledge of Clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the process of service evaluation and quality improvement methods
- Experience of providing / arranging in-service training
- Knowledge and experience in completing audits
key Attributes
Essential
- Must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with current registration with appropriate professional body.
- BSc in Physiotherapy, higher or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning
- Leadership course, e.g. Edward Jenner Leadership Course
- . Physical Assessment Course or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Band 5 experience
- Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
- Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals
- Extensive range of clinical skills and experience.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Substantial NHS Experience
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting others to do so.
- Experience of working in Rapid Response/ Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency
- Previous Band 6 experience
skills & Knowlede
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Clinical knowledge of presentation and management of conditions, illnesses and injuries affecting adults
- Knowledge of current NHS organisational structures and policy initiatives
- Knowledge of recent developments in relevant specialties
- Knowledge of management of adult and children safeguarding concerns
- Knowledge of appropriate Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to complete and act on Annual Personal Development Reviews
- Detailed knowledge of collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social services and voluntary services.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement into practice
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Awareness of equal opportunities in practice
- Willingness to obtain skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation/catheter care
- Experience with students
- Working knowledge of Clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the process of service evaluation and quality improvement methods
- Experience of providing / arranging in-service training
- Knowledge and experience in completing audits
key Attributes
Essential
- Must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
