Band 6 Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to NHS Trusts

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 physiotherapist for a six-month bank position based at the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre, West Berkshire Community Hospital. The role involves assessing and treating adults and older adults with complex physical and mental health needs on inpatient wards and in patients' homes.

You will work autonomously, with a driving licence required, HCPC registration and a physiotherapy qualification essential.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy qualification.
• HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence for the community post.

Responsibilities

• Take professional and legal responsibility for own work, practising autonomously and seeking advice when needed.
• Provide physiotherapy to adults and older adults with complex physical and mental health conditions on inpatient wards and in patients' homes.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of complex patients using investigative and analytical skills.
• Formulate individualized management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Act as a resource for the team in judging the right treatment pathway for complex patients.
• Take part in MDT, family and best interest meetings and planning discharge from hospital.

Education

Physiotherapy qualification

Job description

This Band 6 physiotherapy post is a six-month bank role, supplied by NHS Professionals for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and based in the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The work centres on assessing and treating adults and older adults with complicated physical and mental health problems, on inpatient wards and in patients' homes. It is a community role, worked autonomously on weekday shifts of 37.75 hours a week, and it needs a driving licence. HCPC registration and a physiotherapy qualification are required.

What the job involves

• Take professional and legal responsibility for own work, practising autonomously and seeking advice from senior or specialist physiotherapists when needed
• Provide physiotherapy to adults and older adults with a wide range of complex physical and mental health conditions, on inpatient wards and in clients' homes when assessment requires
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of complex patients using investigative and analytical skills
• Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and a range of treatment options
• Act as a resource for the team in judging the right treatment pathway for complex patients
• Take an active part in MDT, family and best interest meetings, reviewing treatment and progress and planning discharge from hospital

What’s required

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and car driver's licence for the community post

Nice to have

• NHS experience, especially within the community

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave that builds up
• Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts to choose where and how to work