Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist6 months NHS experience is mandatory

Location: Tiled House Care Home 200 Tiled House Lane Brierley Hill DY54LE

Pay Rates: £21 - £23 per hour

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

Contract Tenure: asap till 3 months initially

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation to join our Intermediate Care Service. This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of clinical areas, including orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical conditions, as well as frail elderly patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assess and treat patients with a variety of physical conditions in bed-based intermediate care units, delivering both individual and group therapy as appropriate.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Develop, plan, and implement tailored physiotherapy programmes for patients, ensuring effective discharge planning.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the intermediate care pathway, providing support to other healthcare professionals and delegating work to assistants where necessary.
• Service Development: Participate in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Mentorship: Support the development and training of junior staff and assistants, contributing to a positive team culture.

About Us:

At Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, our vision is "excellent health care, improved health for all." We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from diverse groups, including under-represented ethnic minorities, disabled, LGBTQ+, and gender diverse applicants.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
• Completed junior rotations or equivalent experience in rehabilitation across a range of clinical settings
• Experience working with physically impaired patients, including fallers, in acute/community settings

Desirable:

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Experience working in community settings

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of falls prevention and management of complex co-morbidities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills, including time management and the ability to work autonomously
• Ability to provide evidence-based, client-centred care
• Strong commitment to personal and team development
• Ability to travel across the Dudley Borough as required

Desirable:

• Experience with IT systems and data input
• Knowledge of relevant national and local clinical guidelines