Physiotherapist

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Croydon is seeking candidates for a rotational band 6 Physiotherapy role within the Acute Therapy department. The position involves managing a diverse caseload in critical care and surgery, requiring active participation in a weekend and emergency on-call rota. Ideal candidates will have relevant physiotherapy qualifications and experience, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning and time management skills. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Broad post graduate experience including rotations in Elder rehabilitation, Neurology, Respiratory care, and Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team.
• Use of SOAP notes, POMR, and outcome measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs effectively and efficiently.
• Provide specialist assessments and treatments to clients.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including patients, family/carers, and the MDT.

Skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Caseload management

Education

BSc, MSc or diploma leading to Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC)

Job description

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 and 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

Main duties of the job

• 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 us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide 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' 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.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• BSc, MSc or diploma leading to Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC)
• Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC)

Desirable qualifications

• Evidence of relevant Clinical post graduate courses and managerial development.

Essential knowledge and understanding

• Concepts of treatment in Acute Hospital adult rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the impact on clinical practice.

Desirable knowledge and understanding

• Aware of audit process

Essential experience

• Broad post graduate experience to include rotations in Elder rehabilitation & Neurology, Respiratory care and Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopaedics.
• Worked within a Multidisciplinary team.
• Use of SOAP notes, POMR and outcome measures

Desirable experience

• Experience in several Acute In-Patient rotations.
• Previous Band 6 post

Essential skills and abilities

• Ability to manage own caseload. Good time management & organisational skills.
• Good clinical reasoning skills in a wide range of core areas

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital
London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum Incl. HCAS (Outer)