Bank Physiotherapist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to deliver clinical physiotherapy treatment as part of an unplanned care service. This role involves managing a clinical caseload and working collaboratively with a multi-professional team to ensure efficient patient discharges. The ideal candidate should possess skills in autonomous practice and evidence-based treatment. Benefits include flexible working options and comprehensive career support.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in physiotherapy, particularly in a community health setting.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing clinical pathways.
• Skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Determine clinical diagnoses and provide appropriate treatments.
• Manage a dedicated clinical caseload and maintain professional standards.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist as needed.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical diagnosis determination

Complex needs treatment

Intervention planning

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.

CLCH NHS Trust is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist in terms of operational issues and assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients with rehabilitation problems when required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hellen Wachepa Job title: Lead Email address: [e-mail].