Physiotherapist

NHS Professionals Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harlow seeks a competent Physiotherapist to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, conduct comprehensive assessments, and deliver high-quality patient care. This role requires a strong commitment to team collaboration and patient advocacy, along with a degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC Registration. Opportunities for professional development are offered, along with flexible shift patterns.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration is required.
• Experience with Acute Inpatients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments for patients.
• Formulate diagnoses for complex conditions.
• Select and deliver appropriate treatment techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical expertise

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Experience in SystmOne

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT)delivers a comprehensive range of acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services. Thisrole involves delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, advice, andevaluation for patients within the Acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Service,ranging from those who are critically unwell to those requiring minimalrehabilitation or guidance. You will manage patients with diverse and complexphysical and psychological needs while working as part of a supportive team. Inreturn, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinicalexpertise and enhance your leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the multidisciplinaryteam, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery ofthe Physiotherapy service while supporting the Specialty Team Lead inmaintaining the highest standards of patient care. You will manage your owncaseload independently, ensuring the safe and seamless transfer of care fordefined patient groups, while also contributing to service improvementinitiatives. In addition, you will supervise and mentor rotationalphysiotherapists, lead the clinical education of student physiotherapists, andassist with department-wide training. Strong communication skills areessential, as you will liaise closely with patients, carers, and colleaguesacross the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patientwellbeing and promote a positive care experience.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To undertake comprehensive assessments andformulating diagnoses for patients with complex or multiple conditions.
• To analyse findingsto set realistic treatment goals and timescales in collaboration with patientsand the multidisciplinary team.
• To ensure patientunderstanding, consent, and engagement through clear communication,negotiation, and motivation.
• To select anddelivering appropriate treatment techniques such as therapeutic handling,electrotherapy, respiratory care, and exercise-based interventions.
• To monitor,evaluating, and adjusting treatment programmes to ensure progress and timely,safe discharge planning.
• To identifyinappropriate referrals and directing patients to the most suitable serviceswhen physiotherapy is not appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Experience in SystmOne
• Trained in Moving handling & BLS
• Experience in Acute Inpatients

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.