Inpatient Physiotherapist: Dynamic Rotations in Acute Care

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dartford seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to join their team. The role entails rotations in various services including ITU, orthopaedics, and respiratory care. Responsibilities include patient treatment, discharge facilitation, and managing complex rehabilitation needs. Candidates should have significant clinical experience, HCPC registration, and ideally, experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The position involves a professional attitude and teamwork in a busy acute setting.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate clinical experience including audit participation.
• Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist.
• Evidence of participation in In-service training.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discharge in CDU and A&E, working with discharge planners.
• Treat orthopaedic, respiratory, and surgical patients including amputees.
• Manage patients needing assisted ventilation, coordinating with medical staff.
• Maximise rehabilitation potential through communication with clinical teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a busy acute setting

Education

HCPC registration and CSP membership

Post-graduate clinical experience

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Dartford seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to join their team. The role entails rotations in various services including ITU, orthopaedics, and respiratory care. Responsibilities include patient treatment, discharge facilitation, and managing complex rehabilitation needs. Candidates should have significant clinical experience, HCPC registration, and ideally, experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The position involves a professional attitude and teamwork in a busy acute setting.