Rotational Physiotherapist
St George's University Hospitals, Wandsworth
Rotational Physiotherapist
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St George's University Hospitals, Wandsworth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 17 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 70057243ac974718bb3aebcb40e7939e
Location ref: Wandsworth
Full Job Description
We have an opportunity to join our B6 physiotherapy team within the Integrated Falls & Bone Health Service. Note that this is a static post even though there may be opportunity to join the wider community rotation scheme at a later stage. This would be an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 or established band 6 physiotherapist looking to develop their skills across a broad range of rotations within rehabilitation settings.The Integrated Falls & Bone Service is based at St John's Therapy Centre & Queen Mary's Hospital.
If joining the the rotations: These run across a number of areas which have differing working hours. In some areas this may involve 7 day working.
PLEASE NOTE - Previous NHS Experience as a Physiotherapist is ESSENTIAL to this position. No applications without NHS experience will be considered
PLEASE KEEP SUPPORTING INFORMATION SECTION TO 750 WORDS AND UNDER - anything over this will not be scored
Main duties of the job
We will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate varied B5 experience in rehabilitation and neuro rehab. Evidence of the ability to supervise and develop other staff members and undergraduate students would be necessary.
To assess and manage own caseload of patients at risk of falls, complete Multi-factorial Risk assessment and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.
There is a strong multi-professional team focus to patient care in all areas and you will work alongside experienced senior staff and can develop advanced clinical skills, knowledge and leadership as well as developing your own supervisory skills with junior staff, support staff and students.
Previous experience of working in the community would be desirable, and you will need to demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills .
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, peer supervision, Personal Development Reviews, post-graduate and in-service training. You will be encouraged to participate in service development.