Long days. 12 and half hours shifts with 1 hour break. Either 8 till 20:30 or 10:00 till 22:30

To deliver a wide range of specialised physiotherapy treatment as part of the Unplanned Care services. This includes working with patients who have a range of complex needs to facilitate timely discharge from acute care and avoid admission. The service operates over 7 days a week between 8am and 6pm (flexible working/long days can be discussed). Staff will be required to work at weekends and varying shift patterns across core hours depending on service needs for the future.

Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.

Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.

To work with patients and their carers or relatives in their own homes.

Build and maintain key relationships with referrers to the service, to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team

Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service

Main duties of the job

. Undertake specialised uni-professional and multi-professional assessments.

To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with an exacerbation of a frailty related condition and will likely have Multiple co-morbidities including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.

Participate in the Assessment Process when appropriate, performing overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate including the ordering of moving and handling

equipment relevant to rehabilitation need.

To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioner's, Social Services, Healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.

Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.

About us

Are you looking to join London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare?We are looking for fantastic Physiotherapists to join our Bank. This will give you the ability to pick up new skills, work across different teams, pick up shifts whenever you want, and gain further experience in a large NHS Trust. You'll be able to work across the Trust as well.In return for your skills and experience we can offer you:

• Flexible working hours to suit individual circumstances and arrangements
• Competitive hourly rates
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status)
• Paid annual leave built into hourly rate
• Access to statutory and mandatory training through Induction and e-Learning
• Great opportunities to sample different areas of work across different services

Our temporary staffing shifts are calculated hourly and paid weekly. You are paid only for the hours you actually work during any Assignment. Bank workers are paid on fixed third point based on the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay bands.Weekly pay will include: Basic pay Unsocial hours (If applicable)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities

Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential.You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neurology, Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory

Desirable

• Experience working with voluntary organisations.
• Experience in service development projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies and neurological conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, multipathologies and falls
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Guidelines relevant to neurology

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Brent Community Rehab Wembley Centre

Wembley Centre 116 Chaplin Rd

London

HA0 4UZ

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