Specialist Physiotherapist - Frailty & Elderly Rehab

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, safe therapy in the Emergency Department, Elderly Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Assessment Unit. You will work with patients and carers to support discharge planning and home reablement.

You will supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality improvement and clinical audits, and contribute to a seven-day extended hours roster to maximise access to older adult rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience across surgery, orthopaedics, gerontology and neurology specialties/ stroke
• Postgraduate CPD in frailty/ older adults
• Understanding of complex socioeconomic needs within the patient group
• Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment with proven organisational skills, including prioritisation and delegation
• Competent digital IT skills
• Able to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and effective therapy services in the Emergency Department, Elderly Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Assessment Unit
• Collaborate with patients and carers for rapid deployment of Hospital at Home and home reablement services as part of discharge assessment
• Supervise and teach recently qualified Physiotherapists, support workers and Physiotherapy students
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and research projects
• Contribute to extended hours and seven-day working roster to maximise access to older adult rehabilitation

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, safe therapy in the Emergency Department, Elderly Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Assessment Unit. You will work with patients and carers to support discharge planning and home reablement.

You will supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality improvement and clinical audits, and contribute to a seven-day extended hours roster to maximise access to older adult rehabilitation.