Rotational Physiotherapist - Band 5

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to deliver high-quality assessments and treatments across various services. The role involves working autonomously, managing a diverse caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. Applicants should possess a physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires flexibility and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients in neurology, respiratory, and outpatient settings.
• Ability to reflect upon own practice and demonstrate good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a designated caseload of patients autonomously.
• Communicate treatment outcomes to colleagues and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in patient discharge planning and manage clinical risks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registered

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Job description

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessments and treatments to Adult Services - outpatient musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Community Neuro Service, Inpatient Therapies (East Ham Care Centre as part of EPCT Therapy Team), Extended Primary Care Teams, Learning Disabilities Service (Hackney) and Emergency Department at Royal London Hospital.This will include assessing and treating patients with a variety of needs providing physical assistance, advice, rehabilitation and emotional support. This post is part of a 4 monthly rotation scheme covering a variety of settings. The post holder will be expected to participate in evening and weekend work for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, the Extended Primary care teams and Emergency Department at Royal London Hospital once deemed competent.

Main duties of the job

1. To accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload of patients, and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management.2. To undertake the assessment and clinical diagnosis of patients using investigative and analytical skills; formulation of an individual management and/or treatment programme using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills in a clinic, inpatient, community or emergency department setting.3. To understand the continuous assessment and evaluation of the treatment programmes and modify them according to patient needs4. To communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately to Physiotherapy colleagues, medical staff, social care and other professionals in the form of letters and reports.5. To maintain own continuing professional development and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice within each rotation by active involvement in the appraisal process, clinical supervision, in service training, reflective practice and the preparation and presentations of projects as appropriate, incorporating new knowledge and skills into everyday practice as appropriate

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management.
• To accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload of patients, and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management.
• To undertake the assessment and clinical diagnosis of patients using investigative and analytical skills; formulation of an individual management and/or treatment programme using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills in a clinic, inpatient, community or emergency department setting.
• To assess patients understanding of treatment proposals and their capacity to give informed consent working within the legal framework when patients lack capacity to give consent
• To understand the continuous assessment and evaluation of the treatment programmes and modify them according to patient needs
• To be actively involved in patient discharge planning involving the MDT where necessary to ensure effective care and safe discharge. To independently able to make decisions to discharge patients from physiotherapy treatment.
• To understand and advise when a patient may require admission based on your assessment and own clinical reasoning.
• To assess and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload to ensure your own and your patients safety
• To participate in the on call and emergency duties within the Trust having been assessed as competent.
• To utilise a range of communication skills in order to be able to overcome barriers to communication e.g. language, learning disability, anxiety, anger and to deal effectively with sensitive and/or contentious issues.
• To communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately to Physiotherapy colleagues, medical staff, social care and other professionals in the form of letters and reports.
• To be aware of, and comply with, organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate
• To be responsible for the safe ad competent use of all equipment, appliances and aids and ensuring it is safe for its purpose prior to use.
• To delegate to, supervise and support the work of Physiotherapy assistants and support workers/Technicians.
• To plan and teach care programmes or specific training to others e.g.carers, nurses, assistants, teachers
• To maintain own continuing professional development and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice within each rotation by active involvement in the appraisal process, clinical supervision, in service training, reflective practice and the preparation and presentations of projects as appropriate, incorporating new knowledge and skills into everyday practice as appropriate
• To demonstrate a high level of manual handling skills e.g. positioning and transferring skills, use of hoists, walking aids using moderate physical effort required throughout the day.
• To have a good level of dexterity and precision when using manual physiotherapy skills (suctioning, inserting nasal airways, chest manual techniques, manual hyperinflation, joint and soft tissue mobilisation)
• To be exposed to bodily fluids e.g. urine, faeces, sputum, blood, vomit, and noxious smell on a daily basis
• To exercise mental effort frequently during assessments, teaching sessions, and using technical equipment.
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate written records in line with the Trust standards and Professional standards.
• To achieve and maintain a competent level of IT skills appropriate to each area e.g. use of RIO, EMIS, Software systems and Electronic Patient records.
• To collect data and statistics as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience/ knowledge + skills

• Physiotherapy experience in managing patients in a range of core skill areas i.e. neurology, respiratory, outpatients etc.
• Good organization skills e.g. time keeping, time management, prioritization skills Proactive and self-directed in learning
• Professional and accepting responsibility for own actions
• Able to use initiative but aware of when to ask for help
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Flexible and adaptable to new/unexpected situations
• Demonstrate good communication skills - written and oral
• Evidence of ability to reflect upon own practice
• Some community experience is desirable

Other

• Physically able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines
• Ability to work in a stressful and busy environment
• An interest in participating in a mix of acute, intermediate care and community rotations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.