Rotational Physiotherapist

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time rotational physiotherapist. The role is ideal for newly qualified individuals or experienced Band 5 physiotherapists, offering a diverse caseload across North East London. Responsibilities include participating in a rotational scheme, assessing patients, and providing evidence-based treatment programs. The position includes professional growth opportunities and a High-Cost Area Supplement for London. Supportive teams and a focus on collaborative working are emphasized.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Newly qualified physiotherapist or experienced Band 5.
• Competent assessment of patients using clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to develop and provide individual physiotherapy treatment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Band 5 rotational scheme across various settings.
• Perform competent patient assessments with supervision.
• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy treatment programmes.

Job description

Overview

Full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 rotational physiotherapist. Are you a newly qualified physiotherapist or an experienced Band 5 looking to build on your experience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive physiotherapy teams based in North East London, bordering with Essex. Our services are committed to providing an excellent environment for professional growth and offers regular training, supervision and support for career progression including a preceptorship programme for all Newly qualified health professionals that encourages development and collaborative working with a variety of clinical staff. Your caseload will be varied and interesting, rotating every 6 months through the North East London boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and Redbridge. Our varied community, outpatient and ward based rotations include: MSK Physiotherapy Outpatients; Community rehabilitation (Neuro); Stroke rehabilitation; Community Respiratory; Inpatient rehabilitation wards; Intensive Rehabilitation Service.

Responsibilities

1. To participate in the Band 5 rotational scheme across the trust in a range of settings (out-patient departments, health clinics, inpatient wards and patient homes).
2. To perform a competent assessment of patients, including those with multiple pathologies, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to formulate a diagnosis based on the clinical findings of their condition. Working with access to direct supervision from a more senior physiotherapist.
3. To develop and provide an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on best evidence-based practice, the treatment options may include the use of manual techniques, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques and other alternate options.

Values

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Compensation

High Cost Area Supplement - London: This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941).