Senior Physiotherapist, Acute & Geriatric Medicine

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to lead the management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty. You will assess, diagnose and treat clients with varying complexity, maintain records as an autonomous practitioner, and provide clinical leadership, education and managerial guidance.

The role also involves planning, developing and evaluating the physiotherapy service and deputising for Team Leader as

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Senior Physiotherapist responsible for physiotherapy management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty.
• Assess, prioritise and manage own caseload of patients, determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner.
• Provide clinical leadership within the specialty including educational, professional and managerial guidance.
• Participate in planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Trust.
• Deputise for the Team Leader/Senior physiotherapy staff as required.
• Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service and model PRIDE values: People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to lead the management of a defined caseload of patients within the specialty. You will assess, diagnose and treat clients with varying complexity, maintain records as an autonomous practitioner, and provide clinical leadership, education and managerial guidance.

The role also involves planning, developing and evaluating the physiotherapy service and deputising for Team Leader as