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B7 Physiotherapist - Medical Rehabilitation Team

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have acute and community experience, work autonomously, assess and treat patients, manage junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including weekend shifts and on-call duties.
  • You will assess and treat patients in medical rehabilitation, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage junior staff, coordinate support, and participate in on-call and weekend duties.

Requirements

  • The post holder will have good acute and community experience in a variety of acute medical presentations and pathologies, and patients present with frailty syndrome.
  • They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assess and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner with involvement and referrals to our community services.
  • Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
  • To work between the clinical areas of the medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly and frailty wards
  • To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professionals Council
  • To undertake a specialised therapy assessment of own caseload of patients, working in conjunction with occupational therapy, social services, medical and nursing colleagues
  • From assessment, to formulate a treatment plan and carry out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner to triage, assess, and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner
  • To have extensive knowledge and working relationships with community partners and make appropriate and timely referrals
  • Working closely with other members of the MDT, taking an active role in identifying, coordinating and organising appropriate patient support needed at home to prevent Hospital admission and ensure timely discharge
  • To be responsible for performance management and development of the junior staff within the department
  • To support the team lead physiotherapist to lead a team of physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and students to deliver evidence based, best practice assessments and treatments
  • Participate in the emergency duty on call service
  • Participates in regular weekend working as part of the 5 and 7 weekend rota

Responsibilities

  • To work between the clinical areas of the medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly and frailty wards
  • To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professionals Council
  • To undertake a specialised therapy assessment of own caseload of patients, working in conjunction with occupational therapy, social services, medical and nursing colleagues
  • From assessment, to formulate a treatment plan and carry out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner to triage, assess, and discharge patients in a timely and appropriate manner
  • To have extensive knowledge and working relationships with community partners and make appropriate and timely referrals
  • Working closely with other members of the MDT, taking an active role in identifying, coordinating and organising appropriate patient support needed at home to prevent Hospital admission and ensure timely discharge
  • To be responsible for performance management and development of the junior staff within the department
  • To support the team lead physiotherapist to lead a team of physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and students to deliver evidence based, best practice assessments and treatments
  • Participate in the emergency duty on call service
  • Participates in regular weekend working as part of the 5 and 7 weekend rota

FAQs

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires working 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, from 08:30am to 4:30pm, with some roles requiring weekend shifts.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, the B7 Physiotherapist role in the Medical Rehabilitation Team is a permanent contract.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Applicants should be a qualified Physiotherapist with good acute and community experience as well as extensive knowledge in managing a variety of acute medical presentations and frailty syndrome.

Who will I be reporting to in this role?

You will report to the Clinical Lead Therapist – Medical Rehabilitation and be accountable to the Head of Therapies.

Will I have a caseload to manage?

Yes, the post carries a clinical caseload, and you will be responsible for managing assessments and treatment plans for your patients.

Is there a required probationary period for this position?

Yes, employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for performance management and development of junior staff, and you'll be supporting the team lead in delivering evidence-based practice.

Can I contact someone for more information about the role?

Yes, you can contact Charlotte Gassner, the Clinical Lead Therapist, at charlotte.gassner@nhs.net or call 07919468844 for further details or informal visits.

Does the role involve working with a multidisciplinary team?

Yes, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient support and ensure timely discharge.

Are there any specific populations or patient cohorts that this position focuses on?

Yes, the role specifically focuses on managing medical rehabilitation, care of the elderly, and patients with frailty syndrome.

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized treatments, across its hospitals and clinics. Their mission is to deliver excellent, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and overall well-being. They focus on providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible services to meet the diverse needs of the community they serve.