Band 6 - Physiotherapist - Whittington

Bank Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare institution in the City of London is seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join their team. You will provide advanced neurological physiotherapy to diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and manage patient care standards. The ideal candidate holds a physiotherapy degree, has experience in neuroscience, and can work autonomously under pressure. This role offers competitive pay and access to specialized training.

Benefits

Access to free training

Guaranteed line of work

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Broad post-graduate experience with 6 months specific neuroscience experience.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of participating in in-service training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neurological physiotherapy service to patients.
• Formulate treatment plans and manage high standards of patient care.
• Participate in emergency weekend and holiday services.

Skills

Advanced neurological physiotherapy assessments

Ability to work under pressure

Competence in treating neuroscience patients

Education

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)

Job description

Whittington NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join their committed team in a flexible and rewarding role.

Known for being one of the safest hospitals in England, Whittington Health provides expert care for more than 500,000 local people and is valued by its local community.

Job Purpose

To provide an advanced neurological physiotherapy service to primary and tertiary referred patients.

To perform advanced neurological physiotherapy assessments and treatment to patients, often with diverse, complex, or multiple pathologies and presentations.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a treatment plan and management programme according to assessment findings and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.

To contribute to the management and development of staff especially with regard to all aspects of clinical governance and to deputise for senior staff as required.

To participate in the emergency weekend and public holiday services as stated in the departmental policy, working as an autonomous practitioner without supervision. When working on the emergency duty rota, to undertake the assessment and treatment of acute stroke patients or acutely ill patients with neurological problems.

To be able to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent periods throughout the working day e.g. crawl, kneel, squat, crouch, bend during assessment and treatment of neurological patients and also manoeuvre manual handling equipment around the hospital.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
• Evidence of attendance on specialist Post graduate neurosciences courses (e.g. Normal movement)
• Active member of a neurosciences interest group
• Broad post-graduate experience at appointment, of which 6 months is specific neurosciences post graduate experience
• Proven experience and competence in assessing and treating a variety of neuroscience patients
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency on call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status
• Evidence of active participation in in-service training programmes
• Ability to work unsupervised as a competent autonomous practitioner. Ability to work under pressure
• Interest in research
• The physical skills and capabilities for the assessment and skilled therapeutic treatment of patients with acute, chronic and progressive neurological disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas

What We Offer

• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training.
• Guaranteed line of work.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive pay.

Apply now for this fantastic career-progressing opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.