Senior Physiotherapist | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a motivated and compassionate Senior Physiotherapist to join their community rehabilitation team. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for patients to improve their recovery and quality of life. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and have responsibilities including patient assessment, goal setting, and managing a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a physiotherapist with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work in potentially stressful situations with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental and functional assessments.
• Implement effective manual handling assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and Nursing colleagues.
• Manage and prioritize caseload, responding to urgent referrals.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Patient-centric care

Clinical skills

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career? Heathlands Care Home is seeking a proactive Senior Physiotherapist to join our dynamic community rehabilitation team, supporting patients to achieve meaningful recovery, independence and improved quality of life. As a Senior Physiotherapist at Heathlands, you will undertake holistic and comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver individualised treatment plans for patients within a community rehabilitation setting. Your expert clinical skills will contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring safe and effective rehabilitation pathways. You will work collaboratively as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team, supporting excellent day-to-day service provision and contributing to continuous service development.

• To provide holistic PT assessment, goal setting, individualised treatment programmes, care planning/delivery, evaluation, and discharge of patients
• To provide comprehensive environmental and functional assessments and treatment programmes as required ensuring the progression of the patient to their optimal level.
• To provide comprehensive manual handling assessment and care plans for inpatient staff to follow, ensuring effective and safe manual handling on the ward.
• To identify, assess and manage risk.
• Where appropriate to take responsibility for the application of new skills to rehabilitation programmes.
• To provide line management and supervision to junior staff and students as appropriate.
• To maintain excellent clinical practice through the CPD process, and taking part in relevant research, audit and development activity as directed.
• To work closely and jointly at times with Occupational Therapy and Nursing colleagues to ensure a holistic and effective care plan is provided to the patient.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management and prioritization of your caseload and be able to respond to urgent referrals and an unpredictable workload.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting, or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.