About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to become part of our integrated Medical HSEP (Health Services for Elderly People) therapy team.
As a team of therapy support workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists, we are dedicated to providing and improving our excellent quality of care for older patients and those living with frailty and dementia.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and passionate therapist, who is keen to develop their specialist clinical knowledge and management skills. They should be forward thinking with excellent organisational and clinical skills within the fast-paced in-patient setting, to facilitate safe discharges and provide excellent quality of care. There are many opportunities to lead on and participate in Quality Improvement Projects and assist in setting new directions for our service. Good communication skills and the motivation to encourage and facilitate best practice is required. You will be joining a well-established and supportive integrated Therapy team and work closely with, and be supported by, the Clinical Lead and an Advanced Frailty Practitioner.
It is a requirement for this post to participate in the 7-day working roster and bank holiday cover.
The Therapy Department holds a high profile within the Trust and is committed to staff and service development. We offer a large range of in-service and external training to suit individual's learning objectives and the needs of the service.
Specialist support and supervision will be provided to increase your skills in managing patients living with frailty for example, advanced communication skills including What Matters to You and Advanced Care Planning, Delirium recognition and management and nutrition.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role
and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registration Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Membership of specialist interest group Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
Experience Essential
Experience in a broad acute rotational post, including frailty, respiratory and acute medicine Experience with complex discharge planning
Desirable
Experience of working at band 6 level
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Able to work under pressure. Able to document information accurately Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills Effective Communication Skills Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday rota Evidence of teaching and supervision skills Problem solving skills Computer literate
Desirable
Evidence of student or supporting a therapy support worker Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues Presentation skills
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy practice in relevant area Awareness of Evidence Based practice Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
Desirable
Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses Knowledge of current NHS and local issues Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrates ability to meet the trust values
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)