Bank Physiotherapist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist responsible for delivering clinical specialised physiotherapy treatment within the community. The role involves working autonomously to diagnose and manage a clinical caseload with a focus on rehabilitation. Applicants should have a relevant degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience with rehabilitation cases. The provider offers competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction into the community service

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in Orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Experience in Neurology Elderly rehabilitation.
• Experience in Elderly rehabilitation.
• Experience in Musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Experience working in community.

Responsibilities

• Determine clinical diagnoses and provide appropriate treatments.
• Manage a clinical caseload and maintain high professional standards.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist when required.

Skills

Problem-solving approach

Ability to delegate and supervise

Time management

Awareness of current issues in Physiotherapy

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Specialist training in Elderly Care

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are seeking a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist to join them

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the delivery of a clinical specialised physiotherapy treatment as part of the Central London Community (Barnet) Unplanned Care Service.

The Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust are the leading provider of community health in the United Kingdom covering 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire with over 900 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in seven professional groups - Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Orthoptists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists,

Podiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists. AHPs are 30% of the clinical workforce at CLCH providing assessment and treatment interventions across the lifespan from birth to end of life care.

Physiotherapists along with the multi-professional team are responsible for the clinical care pathway of service users by undertaking evidence-based assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. This includes working with patients who have a range of complex needs to facilitate timely discharge from acute care and avoid admission. The service operates over 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Determine clinical diagnoses, provide appropriate treatments, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision but with advice and support from Band 7 physiotherapists and other team colleagues.
• Manage a clinical caseload, maintain a high professional standard, and employ specialised knowledge gained from practical and theoretical experience.
• To deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist in terms of operational issues and to assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients with rehabilitation problems when required

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy Current
• HCPC Registration
• Specialist training in Elderly Care

Experience

• Experience in Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Experience in Neurology Elderly rehabilitation
• Experience in Elderly rehabilitation
• Experience in Musculo-skeletal conditions
• Experience working in community

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
• Able to delegate and supervise staff appropriate to grade. Able to prioritise and manage time.
• Aware of current issues in Physiotherapy

Other

• Evidence of involvement in service delivery Member of a Special Interest Group
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development maintained in portfolio.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£21.88 an hourWeekly pay will include: Basic pay, HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay