Senior Physiotherapist

Locala; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Locala in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Community Response Team (Band 6). The role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients in crisis, with a strong emphasis on community care and effective communication.

You will deliver short-term interventions to stabilise patients, help prevent hospital admissions, and manage a caseload of adults 18+.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred to the service during periods of crisis.
• Deliver short-term intervention programmes aimed at stabilising patients and preventing deterioration.
• Contribute to the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions through timely and effective care.
• Manage a caseload of adults aged 18+ with complex health and social care needs in the community.
• Support individuals to achieve their maximum level of independence by improving physical and mental health outcomes, enhancing coping capacity, recommending appropriate equipment and interventions and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centred care.
• Travel independently to meet service needs and demonstrate right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job Role Senior Physiotherapist - Urgent Community Response Team Band 6: £39,959-£48,117 37.5 Hours Per Week Permanent Responsibilities An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Community Response team. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist with a strong community background to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the Urgent Community Response Team. The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients referred to the service during periods of crisis. Deliver short-term intervention programmes aimed at stabilising patients and preventing deterioration. Contribute to the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions through timely and effective care. Manage a caseload of adults aged 18+ with complex health and social care needs in the community. Support individuals to achieve their maximum level of independence by improving physical and mental health outcomes, enhancing coping capacity, recommending appropriate equipment and interventions and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centred care. You need to have the ability to travel independently to meet service needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, responsive care. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy