Band 5 Physiotherapist – Older Adults Allied Health Professionals Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Older Adults Allied Health Professionals Team at the Julian Hospital. Within this role you will be working using evidence based practice alongside a rich and varied MDT.
Responsibilities
* Assess, develop and plan specialist treatment and interventions for older adults with complex mental health and physical problems.
* Perform moving and handling assessments, identify exercises and record outcome measures for service users presenting with multi‑pathologies and declining mental health function.
* Completing moving and handling assessments, falls, balance, neurological, MSK, respiratory assessments and corresponding treatments.
* Delivering groups and exercise programmes.
* Providing specialist advice, educating others and supporting more junior staff.
* Using community equipment provision systems (TCES) to facilitate transition of care during service users discharge process.
* Completion of home visits and visiting care homes, pertaining to discharge planning.
* Working closely with other AHPs and the wider MDT to provide high quality care for service users.
* Maintaining service users safety, comfort and well‑being.
Qualifications
* HCPC registration and CSP membership is essential.
* Experience working with older adults presenting with organic (dementia) and functional presentations such as psychosis, anxiety and mood disorders.
Benefits
* Friendly and supportive environment that will equip you with new knowledge and experience to help build and progress your career.
* Learning and development opportunities provided to meet the needs of our service users, staff and Trust.
* Opportunity to work independently under the direct supervision of the Allied Health Professional team within the Older Adults inpatient service.
* Chance to engage in CPD at MDT, AHP forums and meetings; open and honest sharing of views.
* Work within a team that prides itself on welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive culture.
About the Region
* Norfolk and Suffolk offer a warm and welcoming community, beautiful coastline, and proximity to London with an international airport in Norwich.
* Local areas boast historic towns, independent cafés, shops, theatres, excellent schooling, affordable housing and plenty of outdoor activities.
This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to an outstanding NHS Trust and support the journey of older adults in need.
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