Band 7 Physiotherapist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the City of London is seeking a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their Community Rehabilitation Service. This role involves providing specialized physiotherapy for stroke and neurological conditions in a community setting. The successful candidate will supervise junior staff, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and adhere to evidence-based practices. The position offers a focused induction, professional development opportunities, and a High Cost Area Supplement. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and be passionate about rehabilitation.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with appropriate degree.
• Experience with stroke and neurological conditions.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy treatment to stroke and neurological patients.
• Lead and supervise junior staff and support assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for quality patient care.
• Participate in joint training initiatives within the pathway.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Team leadership

Evidence-based practice

Cognitive assessment

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Looking to take the next step in your career? Passionate about stroke and neurological rehabilitation?

The Community Rehabilitation Service currently has an opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapist to join their team. The Community Rehabilitation Service is a multi-disciplinary therapy team providing assessment and rehabilitation in a community setting for those with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. The work is community based and so you must be able to travel throughout the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham efficiently and effectively. The team has two sites which are currently Yew Tree Resource Centre, Romford, RM7 9AA and at Porters Avenue Health Centre, RM8 2EQ. The successful applicants will be required to work from the two sites to support junior staff and manage complex patients across the two boroughs.

There is a well-established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision, a structured neurology in-service training programme and internal and external training opportunities. The service works closely with our colleagues across the Stroke and Neurology pathway including our Stroke Unit at Meadow Court, Goodmayes, and our team of specialist nurses in PD, MND and MS to aid us in the holistic management of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with stroke and neurological conditions, taking into consideration the patient's physical/cognitive/perceptual skills to identify the patient's abilities and areas of difficulty.
• Taking a lead role in the leadership of junior staff and support assistants, through supervision, training and appraisal.
• Achieving and maintaining quality care through the delivery of evidence‑based practice and adherence with national guidance.
• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team across the Stroke and Neurology pathway, liaising and supporting our therapy colleagues in the community as required.
• Falling within the remit of Stroke and Neurology services within NELFT's Acute and Rehabilitation Directorate, there are strong working relationships between our inpatient and community staff within this pathway. This enables us to provide joint in-service training and journal club.
• Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

Values

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Induction and Support

Starting with NELFT, the Trust places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the organization. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

This post also attracts payment for a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).