Senior Physiotherapist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist for a fixed-term position focused on Falls and Bone Health Management. This part-time role involves working in diverse settings, including clinics and patient homes, while supervising junior staff and enhancing the service for elderly patients. Candidates should have HCPC registration and relevant NHS experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant post graduate practical experience in the NHS as a band 5/6 Physiotherapist.
• Experience working with older people and knowledge of falls risks.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in Falls Clinics and various rehab settings, supervise assistants and students.
• Develop clinical skills further in falls prevention.
• Conduct risk management for patients at risk of falling.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Physiotherapist Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 14 months (Maternity Cover ending 31st August 2026) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 396-779-NN-7162065-DE-AL-Z

Employer Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Whitton Corner Health & Social Care Centre Town Twickenham Salary £42,939 - £50,697 per annum including HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/06/2025 23:59

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*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here:Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers

Job overview

An exciting, fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Falls and Bone Health Management to gain experience in our existing team.

Our Falls Prevention Service offers a multi-disciplinary risk management approach which meets the needs of a wide number of patients, both those who have fallen or those who are worried about falling. We also provide bone health management and fracture risk assessment and prevention for adults aged 50 and over.

Main duties of the job

You will be a physiotherapist who has either completed your core band 5 rotations, or an existing band 6 who would like the opportunity to develop your clinical skills further in the specialty of falls prevention, whilst influencing service provision.

You will have the opportunity to work in Falls Clinic’s and various rehab settings, as well as in patient’s own homes. Supervision of assistants and students at all levels is a requirement of the post.

Secondements will be considered.

Working for our organisation

You will work in a small, friendly, dynamic and autonomous team.

Support and personal development is given through an established supervision and appraisal structure. The department also has a protected time policy to support continual professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Travel is an integral part of the post so applicants should possess the ability and willingness to travel across the borough for work purposes.

Candidates should have:

• A valid HPC registration
• Relevant post graduate practical experience in the NHS as a band 5/6 Physiotherapist, including experience working in Care of the Elderly.
• A good working knowledge of Falls risks and their management
• An interest in, or knowledge of bone health and the risk factors for Osteoporosis and fracture

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Experience

• Relevant post graduate practical experience in the NHS as a band 5/6 Physiotherapist, including experience working with older people.
• Broad range of core clinical specialities including Orthopaedics, Medical, Neurology and Older People
• Evidence of personal/ professional development (portfolio) and the use of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
• Experience working with people at risk of falling or fracture
• Experience of the workings of a community Physiotherapy service, or multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising therapy assistants, junior staff or students
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement process
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate NHS experience

Knowledge

• Bone health and risk factors for Osteoporosis and fracture
• Falls Risk factors and how to modify
• Knowledge of National Service Frameworks and NICE clinical guidelines relevant to bone health and Falls Prevention

Skills

• To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to organise, prioritise and delegate work, in a timely fashion
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and logical manner, both orally and in writing, including the use of IT and presentation skills
• Ability & willingness to independently travel to various sites across the organisation

Personal Attributes

• Mature, friendly, confident and efficient in dealing with people at all levels, with ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative appropriately
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and where conflicts may arise

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.