Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist, you will take a lead role within the

Recovery at Home Team, providing advanced assessment, clinical decision-making

and rehabilitation interventions to patients in their own homes who are

experiencing acute illness, functional decline or require enhanced support

following hospital discharge.

autonomously within a fast-paced Urgent Community Response Service, you will

manage a diverse caseload of patients with complex physical and functional

needs. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based

treatment plans and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to

deliver timely interventions that maximise independence and reduce avoidable

hospital admissions and readmissions.

will provide professional leadership and specialist physiotherapy expertise

within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a clinical resource and role model

for colleagues. The role includes supervision, mentoring, teaching and

supporting the development of staff to promote high standards of patient care

and evidence-based practice.

A

key element of the role is contributing to service development through quality

improvement initiatives, audit, evaluation and implementation of best practice.

You will support service transformation, pathway development and innovation to

ensure services continue to meet the needs of the local population.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Physical Skills

Essential: - Car driver with access to a car for work purpose.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered with the HCPC; - Bsc or Msc in Physiotherapy; - Teaching qualification (e.g Practice educator); - Leadership qualification

Desirable: - Immediate life support; - Clinical Skills

Experience

Desirable: - Ability to undertake research; - Ability to undertake audit

Skills and Knowledge