Job summary
- Main area
- Community Adults
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 395-BD021-25
- Employer
- NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chadwell Heath Health Centre
- Town
- Romford
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 plus HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist within the Barking an Dagenham Intermediate Care team
Looking to take the next step in your career? Are you an experienced band 5 looking to progress in your career or a band 6 passionate in community rehabilitation?
Barking and Dagenham ICT community service is a forward-thinking and innovative service that works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the people accessing the community services.
Our Community Rehab Team assesses housebound adults with complex needs within their home environment. By assessing people within their home environment, we are in a good position to significantly improve people's quality of life and promote independence at home by providing therapy, therefore making this a very rewarding job.
Applicants should have post-graduate experience within the NHS encompassing a wide range of clinical experience.
Previous experience in a community care setting is an asset.
As part of the Intermediate Care we can offer you
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision
• Regular In-service training
• Training and development opportunities
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills and ability to work as a team member.
The ability to travel efficiently across the geographical area covered by NELFT is essential.
To prioritise workload, delegate and to supervise junior staff, support staff and students, to aid provision of high standards of patient care.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in the community, liaising closely with other members of the team, and other services as appropriate.
To carry out specialised Physiotherapy assessments and interventions for patients with complex needs.
To establish, evaluate and modify appropriate treatment plans, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary.
Managing a caseload of patients using evidence based practice, the principles of Physiotherapy and patient centred practice.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple conditions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of treatment
Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Recognised Physiotherapy Qualification
- Member of the Health Professionals Council
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Post graduate qualification (MSc Degree) in relevant field
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of physical heath conditions
- Experience in variety of clinical settings
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge in Community setting/Services
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- 24 months post registration experience as a Physiotherapist in a relevant clinical setting in the NHS
- Experience in community adult community and rehab
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary / integrated Team
- Car driver and has access to a car
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with Rio System
Skill
Essential criteria
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible notes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maduri Ratnayake
- Job title
- Intermediate Care Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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