Job Title: PhysiotherapistBand: 5 or 6Hours: 22.5 hours per week across Kirklees, UKAccountable To: Team Leader for Unplanned Care and Clinical Nurse Lead
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our client's team. The role involves contributing to holistic assessments for adults with complex physical and medical needs, including those at risk of falls, and with neurological, musculoskeletal, and frail conditions. The primary goal is to work with key stakeholders and community services to avoid hospital admissions and assist in the timely discharge of those receiving care, providing support for discharge planning and oversight to prevent avoidable re-admissions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage clients over the age of 18 requiring support discharge from acute settings, particularly those with complex health and social needs.
2. Provide advanced physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and evaluation of clients’ needs to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure swift, appropriate discharges.
3. Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to avoid inappropriate admissions to long-term care.
4. Educate and support other healthcare professionals, carers, and students in the holistic management of clients with physical disabilities and co...