Physiotherapist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities**

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency.
• Qualifications in Community and/ or Accident and Emergency
• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
• Relevant postgraduate study in urgent/emergency care, frailty

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including community, outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
• Experience of managing complex clinical caseloads, developing individualised treatment and care plans, and supporting admission avoidance, hospital-level care at home and timely supported discharge.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and coordinating care across community, primary, acute and social care services to ensure safe, effective and integrated patient management.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
• Experience working with voluntary organisations.
• Experience in service development projects.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Proven IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
• Clinical competence in assessing and managing acutely unwell patients with complex, undifferentiated presentations and long-term conditions, using evidence-based interventions and treatment planning within professional scope of practice.
• Ability to exercise autonomous clinical judgement, recognise red flags and clinical deterioration
• Ability to independently prioritise and coordinate clinical caseloads, manage competing demands and respond effectively to changing clinical priorities across UCR and H@H pathways.
• Acute illness, frailty, complex conditions and clinical deterioration within UCR and H@H.
• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards, e.g. NICE
• Applying evidence-based care into practice
• Managing difficult situations and conflict resolution

Desirable criteria

• Able to lead and motivate a team
• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People

Key Attributes

Essential criteria

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
• Able to undertake community visits to patients in their own homes and other community settings, including travelling between locations throughout the working day.
• Able to meet the physical demands of community-based clinical practice, including carrying and transporting clinical equipment, prolonged standing, bending, kneeling and working in varied home environments, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Able to work flexible shifts across 7 days, across a 08:00 - 23:00
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
• Able to work from more than one work base across Wandsworth and Merton

Application guidance

We review applications fairly and verify the information provided, including references. Please ensure your application accurately reflects your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI may support your application, but your supporting information should be in your own words and include genuine examples. Over-reliance on AI may result in generic or inaccurate content. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

Vacancies may close early due to high application volumes, so please apply promptly. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet the Person Specification will be shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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