Rehabilitation Physiotherapist – Independent Caseload

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Colham Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a physiotherapist to provide specialised rehabilitation assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in the Hawthorn Intermediate Care Unit.

You will independently manage a defined caseload from referral to discharge, contribute to seven-day service provision where required, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and safe discharges.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised physiotherapy advice to adults 18+ with psycho-social, physical and emotional problems in a rehabilitation setting.
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient physiotherapy practice within this field.
• Work independently, seeking support from seniors when required.
• Manage a defined caseload from referral to discharge and plan around clinical priorities and time management.
• Be professionally accountable for all aspects of your own work and patient care.
• Carry out all stages of the physiotherapy process: referral, assessment, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning.
• Plan and supervise equipment fitting and use in ward and community settings.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and obtain informed consent.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with HCPC and CSP standards.
• Delegate tasks to Health Care Assistants and junior staff and coordinate with MDT across hospital and community.
• Evaluate outcomes and ensure continuity of care after discharge, adapting plans as needed.
• Demonstrate awareness of wider team and service issues and prioritise caseloads.

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a physiotherapist to provide specialised rehabilitation assessment, education, advice and treatment to adult patients in the Hawthorn Intermediate Care Unit.

You will independently manage a defined caseload from referral to discharge, contribute to seven-day service provision where required, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and safe discharges.