Job summary IRS Senior Physiotherapist - Part Time 30 hours a week position. Please note that this application will close early once we have received 30 applicants. Kindly review the Job Description and ensure you meet the requirements for this community role. Band 5 looking to progress your career? Are you a Band 6 looking for a new exciting opportunity? We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist with a passion for general physical rehabilitation to work within NELFT's London based Intensive Rehabilitation Service (IRS). The IRS is a large multidisciplinary community team which offers an alternative to hospital bed-based rehabilitation, supporting patients to recover at home within their own environment. The IRS work closely with the Inpatient rehabilitation services and acute partners to enable early facilitated discharges whilst supporting patients through an intensive rehabilitation programme. As part of the Band 6 team within IRS, you will manage your own caseload of community patients as well as help support the other therapists in IRS, providing training, supervision and joint sessions. There is an expectation to join the weekend rota and late shifts (12-8pm). Main duties of the job The main responsibilities of the post holder are: 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 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 monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple pathologies in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of treatment. 5. To select and apply Physiotherapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing any skill deficits, enabling patients in the areas of productivity, self and leisure. 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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436). Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (includes HCAS) pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 395-AR201-24 Job locations Block 8, Goodmayes Hospital Barley Lane Ilford IG3 8XJ Job description Job responsibilities We can offer excellent work - life balance and benefits including: Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme Regular supervision NHS pension Close transport links into London Opportunity for service development and audit Flexibility within our 7 day working services Agile working devices to support community based working If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT and meet our criteria we would we would welcome your application. 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. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. 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. Job description Job responsibilities We can offer excellent work - life balance and benefits including: Protected CPD time with a diverse In Service Training Programme Regular supervision NHS pension Close transport links into London Opportunity for service development and audit Flexibility within our 7 day working services Agile working devices to support community based working If you are interested in coming to work for NELFT and meet our criteria we would we would welcome your application. 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. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Physio HCPC registration Experience Essential NHS experience as B5/6 Physiotherapist Previous experience in clinical governance and clinical audit and the implications to the service Desirable Previous experience with community based rehabilitation Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates ability to work in partnership with patients, families and other health care providers. Other Essential Ability to carry out moderate physical manual handling throughout the day as part of clinical duties. To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values Ability to travel efficiently and effectively across all sites within NELFT Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Physio HCPC registration Experience Essential NHS experience as B5/6 Physiotherapist Previous experience in clinical governance and clinical audit and the implications to the service Desirable Previous experience with community based rehabilitation Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates ability to work in partnership with patients, families and other health care providers. Other Essential Ability to carry out moderate physical manual handling throughout the day as part of clinical duties. To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values Ability to travel efficiently and effectively across all sites within NELFT 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 Block 8, Goodmayes Hospital Barley Lane Ilford IG3 8XJ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)