Senior Physiotherapist
6 months NHS experience is mandatory
Location: Tiled House Care Home 200 Tiled House Lane Brierley Hill DY54LE
Pay Rates: £21 - £23 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Tenure: asap till 3 months initially
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation to join our Intermediate Care Service. This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of clinical areas, including orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical conditions, as well as frail elderly patients.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Patient Care: Assess and treat patients with a variety of physical conditions in bed-based intermediate care units, delivering both individual and group therapy as appropriate.
* Therapeutic Interventions: Develop, plan, and implement tailored physiotherapy programmes for patients, ensuring effective discharge planning.
* Team Collaboration: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the intermediate care pathway, providing support to other healthcare professionals and delegating work to assistants where necessary.
* Service Development: Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
* Mentorship: Support the development and training of junior staff and assistants, contributing to a positive team culture.
About Us:
At Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, our vision is "excellent health care, improved health for all." We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from diverse groups, including under-represented ethnic minorities, disabled, LGBTQ+, and gender diverse applicants.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
* Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
* Completed junior rotations or equivalent experience in rehabilitation across a range of clinical settings
* Experience working with physically impaired patients, including fallers, in acute/community settings
Desirable:
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
* Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
* Experience working in community settings
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
* Strong understanding of falls prevention and management of complex co-morbidities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills, including time management and the ability to work autonomously
* Ability to provide evidence-based, client-centred care
* Strong commitment to personal and team development
* Ability to travel across the Dudley Borough as required
Desirable:
* Experience with IT systems and data input
* Knowledge of relevant national and local clinical guidelines