Band 6 Physiotherapist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Solihull is looking for a skilled therapist to join their Intermediate Care team. The role involves providing high-quality therapy to patients transitioning from hospital to community, supervising staff, and ensuring timely discharges. Ideal for Band 5 or Band 6 professionals, this position requires driving and a vehicle with business insurance. The organization values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 with ability to manage complex discharges.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of therapy within Bedded Units.
• Support patients in recovery and minimize readmissions.
• Ensure smooth transitions from acute care to community.
• Provide services in patient's home.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement programmes.

Skills

Therapy provision

Liaison with agencies

Caseload management

Supervision

Job description

Join our Solihull Community Services Intermediate Care team, working across multiple sites in Solihull and Birmingham. We provide therapy for patients needing further assessment and rehabilitation after a hospital discharge, to determine the appropriate community pathway/discharge destination for our patients. Our main focus is supporting complex discharge planning and ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to community care.,

Responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard of therapy provision within the Solihull Community and Intermediate Care Bedded Units across Pathway 1 and 2.
• To support our patients in their recovery journey and minimise the risk of hospital readmissions.
• To make the transition from acute care to the community as smooth as possible, ensuring timely discharges and efficient flow.
• To liaise with various agencies to ensure safe, effective and efficient discharges.
• To provide Physiotherapy services in the patient's own home or residence.
• To contribute to seven-day working programmes across the organisation.
• To be part of On-call respiratory Rota.
• To be able to manage your caseload and work independently.
• To supervise students on placements.
• To appraise, supervise and support junior staff and therapy assistants.
• To initiate/participate in audits, research and quality improvement programmes.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal for an experienced Band 5 seeking progression or a Band 6 looking to expand expertise in managing complex discharges. Driving and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.

Employer Statement

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.