Band 5 Physiotherapist

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care recruiter is seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist for ongoing work in Watford. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and responsible for leading discharge assessments, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal patient care, and managing complex discharge processes. This full-time role requires commitment, with hours extending through weekends and holidays, providing a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact in patient care within a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Lead discharge assessment and planning of patients in hospital settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex discharge plans.
• Promote safe discharge practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate early discharge to optimize patient flow.
• Identify potential discharge delays and lead problem-solving efforts.
• Provide guidance on effective discharge practices.

Skills

HCPC registered

Case management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy

Job description

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The Physiotherapy team at Pulse are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Physiotherapist in Watford. Previous experience of working in NHS is essential for this role.

Position: Physiotherapist
Banding: 6 and 7

Payrate: £24-27 per hour
Location: Watford
Hours: 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00 including bank holidays. If successful, you will be expected to work on rota’d weekends, bank holidays, and late shifts as required by the service.
Duration: Ongoing

Essential skills:

• HCPC registered
• Lead discharge assessment and planning of patients on the wards, from advanced planning prior to discharge to the point of onward transfer, with a proactive case management approach drawing on nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or discharge skills depending on professional background
• Collaborate as part of the Transfer of Care Hub team and with ward-based multidisciplinary teams and community health and social care partners, to agree on complex discharge plans reflecting patients' ongoing care needs and wishes
• Lead on coordinating early discharge to ensure patients leave hospital within 24 hours of being medically optimized, minimizing delays, improving inpatient flow, and reducing clinical deconditioning
• Identify and escalate potential discharge delays, and lead problem-solving and case review meetings as needed
• Promote safe and effective discharge practices throughout the Trust and act as a resource for expert advice and guidance
• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy

NOTE: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing within the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List for international health and social care personnel in England.

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