This static Band 6 Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and work in accordance with the standards, policies, and procedures established within the Rapid Emergency and Acute Care Therapy (REACT) clinical area.
To provide an advanced standard of therapy assessment and treatment of a specialist caseload within the areas of the Emergency Department (ED), Adult Assessment Unit (AAU), and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Floor and Clinics to patients, carers, and families without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from team leads is available when required. Clinical work is routinely evaluated.
Responsibilities include:
1. Working in a trans-disciplinary therapy team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support workers, dieticians, and speech and language therapists.
2. Collaborating with patients' families or carers to provide support, education, and manage expectations regarding hospital attendance outcomes.
3. Supervising, teaching, and appraising Band 5 therapists and support workers.
4. Participating in Continuing Professional Development, evidence-based audits, and research projects to enhance the service.
5. Being included in the 7-day working roster, which involves working up to 1 weekend every 4 weeks, plus 2 Bank Holidays per year, with scheduled days off and pay enhancements.
6. Covering extended hours from 8 am to 8 pm as part of the rota.
About the Trust:
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals. We offer extensive career opportunities, flexible working hours, benefits, and advanced training to support your career development.
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