NCH& C are excited to advertise for the opportunity for a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing team at the new Willow Unit.

The Willow Therapy Unit will be a 48 bedded inpatient unit based at Norwich Community Hospital. Therapy staff will be available from 7am to 7.30pm, seven days a week - supporting faster recovery for patients and minimising the risk of deconditioning.

Exercises classes and other activities will be provided by local voluntary sector partners, helping patient recover faster. Interactive technology will be available to further aid patient rehabilitation.

The Willow Therapy Unit is currently being constructed. The team is currently based at:

Birch UnitColman HospitalUnthank RoadNorwichNR2 2PJ

Main duties of the job

• To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Clink below to learn more about working for our 'Outstanding' Trust:

https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Active HCPC registration

Desirable

• Practice Educator Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to provide holistic, patient centred care
• Ability to deliver effective patient care & inputting data/patient records
• Demonstrate that you can work in a team environment
• Post-graduate experience in a range of clinical settings
• Support/supervision of students and unregistered colleagues
• Experience in inpatients Rehab/Reablement setting

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good time management skills / prioritisation to manage stressful situations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
• Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids, manoeuvre limbs & bend, kneel and stoop
• Evidence of post-graduate CPD

Desirable

• Experience of audits/research

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Demonstrates active listening skills
• Demonstrates tact, diplomancy, empathy and sensitivity
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including patients, relatives, health & social care professionals
• Ability to be concise and feedback information in a clear and defined way

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Works flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Value and respect privacy and dignity
• Ability to work long shifts across 7 day service

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Willow Unit - Norwich Community Hospital

Norwich

NR2 3TU

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

839-6770613-MP