Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Physiotherapist to work in the Brent Urgent Community Response Team.
Brent Urgent Community Response Team is seven days a weekly service, 365 days a year, working from 8:00 until 20:30 or 10:00 until 22:30. You will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays. However, it is our aim that you work approximately one weekend in four. Service aims to bring the best hospital care to a patient’s home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital admissions for adults over the age of 18 years.
We aim to promote the very best patient care and provide the same care our patients would receive in secondary care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside therapists, doctors, dieticians, and pharmacists to provide integrated and personalised care to the patients.
Responsibilities
* To undertake comprehensive Head to Toe assessments without supervision and to determine patient need/risk and plan, implement and evaluate their care with support from service consultant.
* In the absence of senior colleagues, take charge of the unit, day to day management of the team including taking handovers and helping to make treatment plans at the virtual ward round with the consultant.
* To work in partnership with multi-disciplinary members of the team, other professionals, and agencies, to meet the health and rehabilitation needs of patients within the Brent Urgent Community Response Team.
* To maintain standards of clinical care using an evidence-based approach within the service, incorporating principles and values of clinical governance.
* Ensure effective communication is always maintained, whilst providing support, supervision, and clinical expertise to all members of the team.
* Develop your skills into a more well-rounded holistic approach to patient care.
* Take on extended roles such as venepuncture, drug administration, advance assessment of the acutely ill patient and acute injury assessment.
Qualifications and requirements
* Must hold UK HCPC registration
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
What we offer
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025
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