CLCH are now seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to them at East Barnet Health Centre to be an active member of the clinical multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents of Barnet.

You will 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 & multi-disciplinary caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.

Main duties of the job

Undertake specialised Uni-professional and multi-professional assessments and to develop and implement treatment plans for clients referred to the service.

These clients will present with a variety of complex multi-pathologies within specialist areas, including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, age & falls related disorders, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
• Member of CSP
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to the rotational clinical areas

Desirable

• Post graduate degree in relevant area

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, orthopaedics and respiratory.

Desirable

• Experience in Falls Prevention Team, Community Rehabilitation, Outpatients and learning disability.
• Experience working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist
• Experience working in the NHS or private health care organization.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies and falls.
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with physiotherapy.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in in-service training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines Knowledge of the White Paper on Learning disability valuing people

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

East Barnet Health Centre

149, East Barnet Road

East Barnet

EN4 8QZ

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