Job summary We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 7 Physiotherapist with a passion for general physical rehabilitation to work within NELFT's London based Inpatient rehabilitation unit supporting patients to recover after illness and injury. As the Band 7 physiotherapist within in patient rehabilitation, you will lead the physiotherapy team, supporting them by providing training, supervision and joint sessions. You will have a caseload of rehabilitation patients, as well as an overview of the wards and other physiotherapists caseloads. You will work closely with the band 8a managers in order to ensure governance is in place and maintained, strongly focusing on clinical excellence and putting the patients at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT and meet our criteria we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job 1. To work flexibly and assist in effective and efficient delivery of the service. 2. To prioritise workload, delegate and to supervise more junior staff including support staff and students, to aid provision of high standards of patient care. 3. To assess and be able to offer advice on the physiotherapy needs of a defined patient group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment plans. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. 4. To be involved with continuous service improvement working within the team to ensure best practice at all times About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (Plus HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-AR247-24 Job locations Goodmayes Hospital ilford IG3 8XJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent HCPC Registered Experience Essential 5 years post grad experience working as a physiotherapist NHS experience Community experience Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Efficient means of travel within community Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent HCPC Registered Experience Essential 5 years post grad experience working as a physiotherapist NHS experience Community experience Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Efficient means of travel within community 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Goodmayes Hospital ilford IG3 8XJ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)