Specialist Physiotherapist, Frailty Rotation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for a Frailty Rotation. This role focuses on supporting frail patients in acute settings, with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and complex needs.
• Support the learning and development of students and staff.
• Develop enhanced clinical skills linked with patient cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 7-day working patterns as required.
• Work within Care of the Elderly and Medicine wards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Client centred principles

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist, Frailty Rotation

Specialist Physiotherapist, Frailty Rotation

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UHCW NHS Trust has a new and exciting opportunity for Physiotherapists!!

With frailty and an ageing population being at the forefront of evolving services across the NHS, now is the time to get involved and be part of the positive impacts we can have for our patients.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist that are passionate about supporting frailty patients within an acute setting to join our new rotation.

The rotation currently covers the Care of the Elderly and our Medicine wards, with the aim to expand into other relevant clinical inpatient areas.

Care of the Elderly covers 4 x wards, serving our older population. The main conditions treated include: delirium, falls, dementia, infections.

Medicine covers 4 wards, serving a general medical caseload. This includes endocrinology, respiratory and infectious diseases.

Within both clinical teams, the patient population are often frail and at high risk of reconditioning, therefore if you have well-rounded inpatient knowledge and an interest in frailty and preventing deconditioning, this may be the post for you!

As a Band 6 into a new role, you will be supernumerary for 2 weeks. This will allow you to get to know the team, service and Trust and highlight any training needs.

If you are interested, please contact us for further information, a tour of our facilities or a chat with our team.

• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To support the learning and development of students and staff
• To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. cognition, specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
  
  

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

Please note that this advert will close when we have reached sufficient applications.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charis Davey Job title: Clinical Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476965034

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