Bank Physiotherapist Band 6

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking skilled bank inpatient physiotherapists for their inpatient therapy team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role requires proven experience in various medical settings and involves providing independent care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates interested in pioneering patient care are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in orthopaedics, acute medicine, frailty.
• Ability to work autonomously in various clinical settings.
• Experience with respiratory, neurology, and emergency department care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment to inpatients independently.
• Collaborate with families for support and education.
• Supervise and appraise other physiotherapists and support workers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, and more than 30 community services. This large-scale organisation offers an excellent opportunity to continue pioneering work and improve patient care.

We are seeking skilled and compassionate bank inpatient physiotherapists to join our Inpatient therapy team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role involves providing cover for staff absences and supporting service demand.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the Trust values and meet the responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Proven experience in orthopaedics, acute medicine and frailty, respiratory, neurology, and emergency department settings is required.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in joining the Royal Free bank, we welcome your application.

Note: VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE.

• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, facilitating effective multidisciplinary care in areas including orthopaedics, neurology, acute medicine and frailty, respiratory, surgery, and emergency department.
• Work within an integrated therapy team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists, therapy support workers, and administrative staff.
• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment to inpatients independently, with access to support from a team lead as needed. Clinical work is regularly evaluated.
• Collaborate with patients’ families or carers to offer support, education, and set realistic expectations for inpatient care.
• Supervise, teach, and appraise Band 5 physiotherapists and support workers.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development, evidence-based audits, and research projects to enhance the service.

Our mission is to deliver world-class care, teaching, and research, measured against objectives such as excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for money, safety, and organizational strength.

We value diversity and are committed to equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities and lived experiences, fostering good relations and understanding among staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Claire Cushen
Job Title: Clinical Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free Hospital

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