Main area: Rapid Response Lead Physiotherapist
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes some evening until 8pm and weekend working)
Job ref: 293-EMRS1-0427
Site: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 p.a. inc.
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59
Advert Job overview An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a permanent and full-time band 7 Physiotherapist within the Integrated Independence Team Rapid Response Service.
We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to be part of leading the A&E and community rapid response service within the Integrated Independence Team.
The Integrated Independence Team is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and London Borough of Hackney. The team places the user at the heart of the care planning process and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome-focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.
The team provides rapid response, intermediate care therapy, and reablement services and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Consultant Geriatricians, Social Workers, Independence Coordinators, Independence and Specialist Independence Assistants, and Administration staff.
Main duties of the job This post involves leading the physiotherapists within the rapid response teams and providing senior physiotherapy assessment and treatment of complex patients within A&E, short stay unit, and patients referred from the community in order to prevent admission to hospital and promote early discharge.
In doing this you will work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team, within an interdisciplinary working model, to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent acute admission.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a physiotherapist in an Acute Therapy or Rapid Response setting. You should have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
You will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching, and management skills through opportunities within the team and in the wider organisation. You will have support from the IIT Urgent Care Lead and experienced staff across the team. Peer supervision and in-service training are carried out regularly, and you will have an annual appraisal. There is excellent support for personal development and opportunities to develop the service in line with best practice.
Working for our organisation Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.
We are extremely proud that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Person specification Skills Ability to assess clients with complex physical disabilities
Able to manage a clinical caseload and prioritise as required.
Able to problem-solve, plan, and manage time effectively
Physiotherapy leadership skills
Experience Post graduate experience in the rapid response physical field of Physiotherapy.
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Experience of working in a community rapid response setting
Experience of physiotherapy leadership
Other Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Knowledge Able to critically reflect and appraise own and junior staff performance and identify development/training needs
Managing projects that provide the desired outcomes
Staff and student management including appraisal and clinical supervision
Education / Qualifications Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy recognised by the CSP
HCPC registration
General Guidance for Applicants Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.
Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working.
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.
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