Band 6 Physiotherapist HSEP
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.
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.
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 top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Cushen Job title: Clinical Lead HSEP Email address: claire.cushen@nhs.net Telephone number: 02082164406
