An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist within Basildon & Wickford ICT
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
The service is a forward-thinking and innovative community-based service that works in a fully integrated way, with district nurses, occupational therapists, nurses, and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside and attend training with nursing and therapy colleagues within a large multidisciplinary team, offering a valued, challenging, and rewarding role within the team.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to carry out clinical visits to patients in their own homes and care homes, delivering physiotherapy interventions to the population.
The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills, and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other members of the MDT.
You will be supported with continuing professional development and will be supported to undertake training such as Non-Medical Prescribing.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places 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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
The role will require the candidate to work across Basildon & Wickford visiting patients in the community; as such, the candidate must have a valid UK license and a car.
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 partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
Qualification
Essential
* Recognised Physiotherapy Qualification
* Member of the Health Professionals Council
Desirable
* Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Postgraduate qualification (MSc Degree) in a relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and skill in a variety of physical health conditions including stroke/neuro-rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
* 24 months post-registration experience as a Physiotherapist in a relevant clinical setting in the NHS
* Experience in community adult community and rehab
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary/integrated Team
Skill
Essential
* Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
* Ability to keep accurate and legible notes
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Craylands Clinic
School Road
Basildon
SS143RR
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