Physiotherapist

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust in London seeks a Band 6 Physiotherapist for rotational roles in various departments including Critical Care and Orthopaedics. The ideal candidate will manage complex client caseloads, work autonomously, and provide leadership to junior staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position involves weekend and emergency on-call duties.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing clients with complex needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and in busy environments.
• Supervision experience with junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of physiotherapy clients.
• Provide specialist assessments and treatments to clients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and stakeholders.
• Train and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Effective communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Physiotherapist Band 6

Rotational band 6 Physiotherapy roles available within the Acute Therapy department at the Trust. The rotational band 6 Physiotherapy positions are all six monthly and rotating around Critical Care and Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Surgery. All these posts will require the post holders to be active participants on the weekend and emergency on‑call rota.

Interview date TBC

• To effectively and efficiently manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based principles within Critical Care and Medicine, Orthopaedics and Surgery and Care of the Elderly
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and to provide specialist assessments and treatments to clients, and maintain records in line with Trust and professional standards
• To work as an effective team member and communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders including patients, family/carers and the MDT
• To provide leadership, training and education to junior staff, students and assistants, and to provide supervision and 121’s with junior staff and assistants
• To deputise for the clinical lead in the absence
• To be highly organised and be able to prioritise effectively and be able to work in a busy environment and under pressure

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Vernon, Job title: Operational Clinical Lead, Email address: [e-mail], Telephone number: 07773978373