Physiotherapist
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 5 physiotherapist to join our Multi-Disciplinary Brent Community Rehabilitation Team based at Wembley Centre for Health and Care in Brent. You will be part of a wider integrated Community Falls and Neuro Rehabilitation Team which is in turn collocated with the District Nurses and the Integrated Care Co- ordination Services.
As part of the role you will be managing a varied caseload and providing patient centred care in the community.
Applicants should have a relevant professional qualification and clinical experience working in rehabilitation, the community and elderly care, and able to work a 7 day rota.
Depending on your experience you will be provided learning opportunities and support to develop your skills in the supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants, including clinical supervision, appraisals and to support student placements.
CLCH is committed to the professional development of staff; you will have access to the Trust’s Academy and professional networks to access courses and meet your identified development needs.
We recognise the importance of a work/ life balance and welcome conversations with potential applicants who may be interested in flexible working patterns.
You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about the post.
Come and join our Integrated Team!
Main duties of the job
Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to Brent residents referred into the service.
Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
Be responsible for the supervision, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Member of CSP
- Relevant Post Graduate Training
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of completing assessments and creating treatment plans
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical specialties
- Experience of delegation
- Experience working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Word processing and internet skills
- Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Health, safety and risk awareness
Other
Essential criteria- 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)
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.
We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks:
Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN)
Race Equality Network
Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff.
Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.
The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our Website Equal opportunities :: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (clch.nhs.uk)
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