Rotational Physiotherapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

London Borough of Ealing

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist for Ealing community partners. The role involves six-month rotations across MSK and Pulmonary rehab, with opportunities to learn from senior clinicians and CPD support.

You will develop assessment and treatment skills in a supportive team, manage a caseload, and contribute to community rehabilitation. HCPC registration is required to apply for this NHS role.

Qualifications

Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration are essential.
Experience as an NHS physiotherapist is desirable.
Excellent clinical reasoning and autonomous practice are required.
Good English communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive patient assessments across MSK/respiratory conditions.
Formulate and deliver individualized physiotherapy treatment plans.
Manage a designated caseload with priorities and time planning.
Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with carers and staff.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

Systmone

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has come up to work as rotational Band 5 physiotherapist for Ealing community Partners . The staff will have 6 monthly rotation in different service eg MSK and Pulmonary rehab. We are proud to say that our Pulmonary rehab Team won the team of the Year award and it is PRSAS accredited team.

Staff will benefit from an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills from other senior clinicians including advance clinical practitioners and first contact practitioners. Service is also committed in staff development by providing regular supervisions and CPD opportunities.

If you have previous experience in MSK and PR and wish to develop further skills as a Band 5 physiotherapist this is a fantastic opportunity. We provide adequate training to support your development in this role. Candidate will need to have experience in core areas and valid HCPC to apply for this role. This role is very popular. Therefore, it may close early if adequate applications are received.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients referred to services in Ealing Community Partners eg Musculoskeletal outpatients and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
Participate in the Service development Projects
Provide sound and appropriate clinical advice on the management of patients, carers and other health care professionals.
Work without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations.
To use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of treatment skills.
To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical , neurological conditions with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
To have basic knowledge assessment and management of Long term conditions
To carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and out patient clinics.
Where required support home visits

This role is an Ealing Community Partners role through CNWL.

Working for our organisation

Community-based health care in Ealing is delivered in partnership with West London NHS Trust, and Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector. Together they have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.

We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations.
To use clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of treatment skills.
To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of musculoskeletal, respiratory, medical , neurological conditions with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
To have basic knowledge assessment and management of Long term conditions
To carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and out patient clinics.
Where required support home visits.
To clarify and explain the patient’s condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers.
To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and depression as part of their complex presentation.
To deal sensitively with the relatives and carers of patients.
To comply with the Trust’s Manual Handling policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust procedures and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
To write concise, informative reports detailing treatment outcomes and levels of disability for medical staff, employers and solicitors.
To train, supervise and performance manages more junior staff including technical instructors.
To communicate effectively with patients and their parents, guardians or carers, to maximise recovery potential, and to ensure understanding of both conditions and treatment. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme.
To ensure that your own actions, and those of the staff you supervise, support equality, diversity and rights of our patients and their families.
To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To maintain accurate record of patients’ attendances and treatments using Systmone.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
Experience of working as part of a team
Awareness of own knowledge and learning style.
Relevant clinical knowledge base underpinned by broader physiotherapeutic skills
Awareness of current NHS policies and issues which impact on the profession and the workplace
Awareness of audit and evaluation.
Awareness of current issues or developments pertinent to own profession including legal frameworks.
Have an understanding of clinical governance and how it applies to own work area

Desirable criteria

Participation in project activity
Active contribution to training others
Experience of treating patients who do not speak English

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
Current Health Professions Council Registration

Desirable criteria

Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or any special interest group

Skills, Abilities And Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Ability to prioritise and manage own work load in a busy environment with supervision
Good Clinical Reasoning / problem solving skills.
Basic IT competency
Ability to process, manage and communicate sensitive information in relation to patient care and convey this in an appropriate and clear manner.
Ability to recognise and work with diversity
Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to write straightforward letters and reports to a professional standard
To recognise potentially difficult situations and when to seek appropriate help
A strong commitment to patient care
Reliable, flexible, motivated, diplomatic team worker who demonstrates appropriate initiative and good time management.
Willing to work extended hours to accommodate late opening hours

Desirable criteria