Weekend Community Physiotherapist - Autonomous Home Visits

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Islington; Remote; GBP 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust in London is seeking an autonomous weekend physiotherapist to provide rapid assessment and rehabilitation at patients’ homes within the Islington area. You will manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and develop individualised treatment plans in collaboration with the Urgent Community Response Team to support timely discharge.

The post requires HCPC registration, and for overseas applicants IELTS 7.0 or higher.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised degree or diploma in physiotherapy.
• IELTS 7.0 or above (overseas candidates only).
• Current HCPC registration.

Aufgaben

• Provide autonomous weekend physiotherapy assessment and clinical decision-making for adults at home.
• Independently assess and manage a varied caseload in patients' homes and community settings.
• Develop, deliver and review individualised, evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes.
• Identify and manage clinical risk, prioritise competing demands and decide on treatment, escalation and onward referral.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and carers, including those with confusion or communication difficulties.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress updates and discharge summaries.

Kenntnisse

Clinical decision-making

Autonomous practice

Home-based care

Communication skills

CPD & governance

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Jobbeschreibung

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust in London is seeking an autonomous weekend physiotherapist to provide rapid assessment and rehabilitation at patients’ homes within the Islington area. You will manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and develop individualised treatment plans in collaboration with the Urgent Community Response Team to support timely discharge.

The post requires HCPC registration, and for overseas applicants IELTS 7.0 or higher.