Rotational Physiotherapist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our department's Band 5 rotation scheme. We are looking for Band 5's committed to delivering high quality care and keen to join the team here at Croydon Health Services. We have fixed term and permanent roles.

We offer a broad range of 4 monthly rotations covering core areas and also Vascular, Intermediate Care Beds and Pulmonary Rehab.

All areas are led by experienced Senior Staff, who provide excellent support and supervision. There is a well-established training and supervision programme in each speciality.

Our friendly and supportive department provides excellent opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within a sound framework of regular appraisal and CPD including regular IST.

Interview Date TBC

1.To undertake responsibility for the provision of Physiotherapy within Croydon Health Services NHSTrust to specific patient group within specific rotations

2. To assess patients, design appropriate physiotherapy management programmes

3. To communicate appropriate complex information effectively to patients and/or carers, from a multicultural and ethnically diverse population.

4. To liaise with staff of other disciplines witihn MDT to ensure effective communication and to provide excellent patient care.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.