Job Summary
Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a static part-time band 6 Physiotherapist (22.5 hours). Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital is one of three East Suffolk Community Hospitals alongside Aldeburgh and Felixstowe Community Hospitals, working alongside rehabilitation beds at Avocet Court (Ipswich), in close partnership with the Ipswich Hospital and as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust. The role is based at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital (Ipswich) with the opportunity to experience working at all three community hospital sites, plus rehabilitation beds at Avocet Court. We are looking for a talented Physiotherapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patients' rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges. You will work as part of an existing therapy team to promote the discharge to assess pathways for in-patients, working alongside the multidisciplinary team of Modern Matron, ward nurses, social care workers, and Ipswich Hospital Discharge Hub.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receive timely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
2. To work with patients and carers to identify Physiotherapy goals, using a wide range of Physiotherapy assessment tools to assess their skills deficits and rehabilitation needs.
3. In collaboration with the patient, planning and implementing single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patient's needs. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, broad clinical knowledge, and clinical reasoning.
4. To apply understanding of effects and impact of illness and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regarding lifestyle changes/adaptations to their physical and social environment.
5. To participate in own and others' continuous professional development, appraisal processes, and other developmental activities according to professional registration and trust policies.
6. To supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement.
7. To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Job Details
Date Posted: 27 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 432-HR2449-24
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and application of Physiotherapy assessments and interventions relevant to acute care/complex discharges.
* Knowledge of and adherence to Infection Control principles and guidelines.
* Knowledge of Care pathways and whole systems approaches to discharge planning/integrated therapy intervention.
* Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and current best practice within acute care/NICE/NSFs.
Desirable
* Knowledge and application of secondary prevention measures regarding stroke, falls, etc.
* Knowledge and application of KSF/PDR practice and principles.
* Knowledge of assessment of complex health and social care needs regarding special needs housing.
* Knowledge on integration of services.
Qualifications
Essential
* State registration with HCPC.
* Postgraduate training relevant to integrated care of older people/complex discharges, involving acquisition of specialist skills and knowledge.
* Student placement practice qualification.
* Current UK driving license.
Desirable
* Membership of CSP Specialist Section e.g., older people.
* Accredited wheelchair assessor.
Experience
Essential
* Significant post-registration experience to include therapy rotations at B5 and B6 level across acute/community/social services care encompassing a spectrum of health and social care conditions.
* Experience of managing frailty.
* Experience of facilitating discharges for people with complex needs involving multi-pathology.
* Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff.
Desirable
* Facilitating training and education.
* Participation in service development and change management.
* Evidencing and auditing practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Bluebird Lodge
100 Mansbrook Boulevard
Ipswich
IP3 9GJ
Employer's Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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