Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected CPD time

Training pathways and leadership

Funding for qualifications

Nurse Training Scholarships

Induction and preceptorship programmes

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the Discharge to Assess Team. You will deliver advanced assessments and interventions for patients with complex needs at home and in care homes, working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team to support timely discharge from acute hospital services.

The role involves leading on practice changes, supervising staff and students, and contributing to service development and audits. A 37.5-hour week with 7-day service is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy.
• Evidence of CPD in a portfolio, including recent relevant postgraduate courses.
• Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if not a first language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive conditions, working autonomously.
• Plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the service, including evidence-based audit and research.
• Lead on specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols.
• Deputise for the team lead, including triage, waiting list management and delegating work.
• Supervise, line manage and appraise physiotherapy and support staff, including workload and caseload.
• Supervise students and preceptees and provide learning, training and instruction to staff.
• Manage a caseload of complex needs, prioritising work and ensuring timely discharge Assess, prescribe and authorise equipment and aids, and keep equipment safe and accounted for.
• Assess need for care placements or packages, applying funding rules and legislation such as the Care Act.
• Keep accurate clinical records and write to outside agencies about services and equipment.
• Deliver group treatments and health education to service users and carers.
• Support complaint management and report accidents, incidents and faulty equipment.

Skills

rehabilitation knowledge

clinical governance

time management

communication skills

multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

CPD portfolio

English proficiency

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

A Band 6 physiotherapist post in Livewell Southwest's Discharge to Assess Team, supporting timely discharge from acute hospital services. The work centres on advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive needs, delivered at home and in care homes under the Discharge to Assess model. The role suits people who work well in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team, with a 37.5-hour week and a 7-day service expected of all staff. Visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route may not be available.

What the job involves

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex physical, psychological and cognitive conditions, working autonomously
• Plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the service, including evidence-based audit and research
• Lead on specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols
• Deputise for the team lead, including triage, waiting list management and delegating work
• Supervise, line manage and appraise physiotherapy and support staff, including workload and caseload
• Supervise students and preceptees and provide learning, training and instruction to staff
• Manage a caseload of complex needs, prioritising work and ensuring timely dischargeAssess, prescribe and authorise equipment and aids, and keep equipment safe and accounted for
• Assess need for care placements or packages, applying funding rules and legislation such as the Care Act
• Keep accurate clinical records and write to outside agencies about services and equipment
• Deliver group treatments and health education to service users and carers
• Support complaint management and report accidents, incidents and faulty equipment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• Evidence of CPD in a portfolio, including recent relevant postgraduate courses
• Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if not a first language

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Postgraduate clinical experience as a physiotherapist
• Experience across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Substantial NHS experience across orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Supervisory and appraisal experience, including supervising students or support staff

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of rehabilitation, neurological and medical conditions
• Knowledge of complex health and social care legislation, such as the Care Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its service implications, including quality, audit and research
• Ability to organise, prioritise and work under pressure, with good time management
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including group work
• Competent IT skills, and working effectively in physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams

Other

• Able to travel independently and promptly between sites and community locations, including areas without public transport
• Able to work across a 7-day service and contribute to weekend and evening rosters

Nice to have

• Postgraduate training relevant to the role, including a Masters degree
• ECDL or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant special interest group
• Clinical educator qualification and experience, including teaching and presenting
• Experience of waiting list management and audit projects
• Experience working with staff from other agencies
• Project or people management experience
• Knowledge of complex legislation for health and social care provision

What’s offered

• Protected CPD time
• Training pathways and leadership programmes
• Funding for qualifications such as the Care Certificate
• Nurse Training Scholarships
• Induction and preceptorship programmes