Physiotherapist - Short Term Beds Unit

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Regular supervision

Support from experienced senior Therap

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 5 physiotherapist for a permanent post in the Short-Term Care Beds Service. This role suits newly qualified or developing physiotherapists and focuses on short-term rehabilitation to help adults safely progress toward discharge.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat and evaluate outcomes, aiming to improve mobility, balance and confidence and to promote independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Newly qualified or developing physiotherapist
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and rehabilitate adults with a wide range of physical and functional needs
• Undertake physiotherapy assessments and develop and implement treatment plans
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes and evaluate outcomes
• Improve mobility, strength, balance and confidence to help patients reach rehabilitation goals
• Support safe discharge planning
• Coordinate care with other health professionals
• Manage a varied caseload including falls prevention and rehabilitation after illness or hospital admission
• Promote independence and participation in daily activities

Skills

Person-centred care

Job description

A Band 5 physiotherapy post in the Short-Term Care Beds Service, a permanent role aimed at newly qualified or developing physiotherapists. The service gives short-term rehabilitation to adults who no longer need acute hospital care but cannot yet go home safely. The work centres on assessing, treating and rehabilitating patients with varied physical and functional needs, improving mobility, balance and confidence, and planning safe discharge within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration is needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and rehabilitate adults with a wide range of physical and functional needs
• Undertake physiotherapy assessments and develop and implement treatment plans
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes and evaluate outcomes
• Improve mobility, strength, balance and confidence to help patients reach their rehabilitation goals
• Support safe discharge planning
• Manage a varied caseload including long-term conditions, falls prevention, and rehabilitation after illness, injury or hospital admission
• Use evidence-based practice and self-management approaches so patients take an active role in their recovery
• Work with patients, carers and families to promote independence and participation in daily activities
• Coordinate care with occupational therapists, nurses, healthcare support workers and other professionals

What’s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist

Experience

• Newly qualified or developing physiotherapist

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Access to NHS discount sites
• Regular supervision
• Support from experienced senior therapists
• Ongoing development opportunities