Role Overview
We are seeking a senior physiotherapist to deliver high‑standard clinical interventions in our intermediate care bed‑based units across Dudley Borough. The post holder will assess and treat patients with a range of clinical needs, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical, surgical and frail elderly co‑morbidities, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve therapy standards.
Main Duties
* Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy for patients in intermediate care units.
* Provide individual and group therapy as appropriate and develop tailored therapy programmes through to discharge.
* Delegate work appropriately to assistants and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.
* Work autonomously across different units using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles.
* Contribute to service development, audit and support the training of junior staff.
Qualifications & Education
* Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy.
* Registered with HCPC.
* Evidence of relevant post‑graduate experience.
* Member of CSP.
Knowledge and Training
* IT training or knowledge.
* Good knowledge of falls prevention and falls risk factors/complex comorbidities.
* Awareness of relevant national and local guidelines.
* Commitment to personal and team development.
* Commitment to undertake appropriate training.
Experience
* Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings.
* Experience working with physically impaired patients and fallers.
* Experience of rehabilitation work within an acute/community rehabilitation setting.
* Experience at band 6 level.
* Experience of community working.
Skills
* Teamworking and strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Organisational and delegation skills with good time management.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
* Attention to detail in completing forms, data input, referrals and documentation.
* Proactive professional motivation to deliver a quality service.
* Ability to travel to meet job requirements and perform therapeutic manual handling when required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Committed to providing safe, caring and effective services in line with Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility.
* Dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and where people feel they belong.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments are provided to support a healthy work–life balance.
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