Rapid Response Lead Physiotherapist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team focused on delivering rapid response services. This role involves leading physiotherapy efforts to assess and treat complex patients, ensuring timely hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary admissions. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in acute and community settings, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join a high-performing organization recognized for its outstanding care, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and promote independence within the community. Embrace a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience in rapid response physiotherapy required.
• Experience in acute and community settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapists in rapid response teams and provide complex patient assessments.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate hospital discharge.

Skills

Assessment of complex physical disabilities

Clinical caseload management

Problem-solving

Physiotherapy leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area: Rapid Response Lead Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes some evening until 8pm and weekend working)

Job ref: 293-EMRS1-0427

Site: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Town: London

Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 p.a. inc.

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59

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Job overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a permanent and full-time band 7 Physiotherapist within the Integrated Independence Team Rapid Response Service.

We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to be part of leading the A&E and community rapid response service within the Integrated Independence Team.

The Integrated Independence Team is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and London Borough of Hackney. The team places the user at the heart of the care planning process and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome-focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.

The team provides rapid response, intermediate care therapy, and reablement services and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Consultant Geriatricians, Social Workers, Independence Coordinators, Independence and Specialist Independence Assistants, and Administration staff.

Main duties of the job

This post involves leading the physiotherapists within the rapid response teams and providing senior physiotherapy assessment and treatment of complex patients within A&E, short stay unit, and patients referred from the community in order to prevent admission to hospital and promote early discharge.

In doing this you will work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team, within an interdisciplinary working model, to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent acute admission.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a physiotherapist in an Acute Therapy or Rapid Response setting. You should have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.

You will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching, and management skills through opportunities within the team and in the wider organisation. You will have support from the IIT Urgent Care Lead and experienced staff across the team. Peer supervision and in-service training are carried out regularly, and you will have an annual appraisal. There is excellent support for personal development and opportunities to develop the service in line with best practice.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.

We are extremely proud that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification

Skills

• Ability to assess clients with complex physical disabilities
• Able to manage a clinical caseload and prioritise as required.
• Able to problem-solve, plan, and manage time effectively
• Physiotherapy leadership skills

Experience

• Post graduate experience in the rapid response physical field of Physiotherapy.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of working in a community rapid response setting
• Experience of physiotherapy leadership

Other

• Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

Knowledge

• Able to critically reflect and appraise own and junior staff performance and identify development/training needs
• Managing projects that provide the desired outcomes
• Staff and student management including appraisal and clinical supervision

Education / Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy recognised by the CSP
• HCPC registration

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.