Senior Physiotherapist - Health Care of Elderly

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join their Health Care of Elderly team in Plymouth. The role involves delivering physiotherapy services across various settings, managing a caseload, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have a strong background in elderly care and relevant qualifications, including HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute hospital settings and teaching.
• Awareness of NHS issues and contribution to clinical education.
• Experience in elderly care, trauma units, and MDT working.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard physiotherapy services to elderly and medical patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure competence with equipment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient management

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSc Hons Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

MSc preferred

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist - Health Care of Elderly

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Health Care of Elderly team. This role is suitable for Band 5s looking to specialise or current Band 6s seeking broader experience.

The successful candidate will work alongside existing team leads to manage health care of elderly and medical in-patient wards, supported by specialists in their field.

The role involves delivering a seven-day physiotherapy service within a multidisciplinary team, with a requirement for broad post-graduate experience, including in medical specialties.

Key responsibilities include performing advanced assessments, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans, managing own caseload autonomously, and providing support and supervision to junior staff.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-standard physiotherapy services to elderly and medical patients across various settings, including community/home visits, and deputise for Team Leaders as needed.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, 'Priority', and 'At Risk' status applicants with relevant recent experience, including NHS At Risk staff in Devon.

About us

We value our staff and prioritize patient care, offering career development opportunities in a modern, vibrant city. All communication is electronic; support is available for online applications and reasonable adjustments. We promote diversity and work-life balance, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Accountability for all aspects of own work and patient management
• Maintain accurate records per CSP standards and local policies
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage specific patient groups and work within legal and confidentiality frameworks
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, including those with communication difficulties
• Evaluate and adapt treatment plans as needed, manage clinical risks, and work within guidelines
• Participate in on-call rotas and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Supervise junior staff and students, ensuring competence with equipment and treatments

Professional

• Maintain CPD and professional standards
• Participate in training and in-service activities

Organisational

• Participate in appraisals and personal development
• Contribute to service audits and research
• Ensure safe use of equipment and organize own caseload effectively

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in acute hospital settings and teaching
• Awareness of NHS issues and contribution to clinical education
• Experience in elderly care, trauma units, and MDT working

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional courses and MSc preferred

Aptitude and Abilities

• Professional demeanor, clear handwriting, leadership qualities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Post subject to DBS check in accordance with legal requirements.