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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • St Albans

AI generated summary

  • You need a Specialist Physiotherapist qualification, community experience, strong communication skills, holistic care commitment, teamwork ability, assessment skills, and a willingness for ongoing training.
  • You will assess and treat patients to support timely discharges and prevent hospital admissions, collaborating with community providers and delivering care across various localities.

Requirements

  • - Specialist Physiotherapist qualification
  • - Experience working in a community healthcare setting
  • - Understanding of the healthcare needs of patients with acute ill-health conditions
  • - Ability to work across multiple pathways
  • - Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Commitment to providing holistic patient care
  • - Ability to work within a team and independently
  • - Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
  • - Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • - Deliver care to patients closer to home and preventing unnecessary hospital admission in West Hertfordshire
  • - Work primarily under the Discharge to Assess and Rapid Response pathways
  • - Provide holistic assessment within 2 hours of referral and treatments over a 5 day pathway
  • - Support the discharge of patients from acute and community hospitals to assess and manage rehabilitation/therapy needs
  • - Facilitate a safe discharge from hospital when the patient is medically well enough to go home
  • - Respond to referrals for patients identified as requiring support for low complexity health and functional needs
  • - Ensure holistic support is provided in collaboration with other community providers in west Hertfordshire
  • - Deliver pathways across all 4 Herts Valleys localities and provide a clinical in-reach function at acute hospitals to prevent admissions and support timely discharges

FAQs

What type of team will the Physiotherapist be joining?

The Physiotherapist will be joining the Unplanned Care team.

Where is the main location for this job?

The main location for this job is at Hemel One in Hemel Hempstead.

What pathways will the Physiotherapist primarily work under?

The Physiotherapist will primarily work under the Discharge to Assess (DTA) and Rapid Response (RR) pathways.

What is the focus of the Rapid Response pathway?

The focus of the Rapid Response pathway is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions for patients with acute ill-health conditions through holistic assessment and treatments.

What kind of support does the Discharge to Assess pathway provide?

The Discharge to Assess pathway supports the discharge of patients from acute and community hospitals to assess and manage their rehabilitation/therapy needs for a safe discharge.

What kind of working hours does the Unplanned Care team operate?

The Unplanned Care team operates over a 7-day working schedule.

Is there any opportunity for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, flexible working options are available.

What benefits are offered to staff in this role?

Benefits include a comprehensive induction, car lease scheme, annual travel card loan, and training, support, and development in your career.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits?

Suprita Desai, Advanced Physiotherapist, can be contacted via email at s.desai2@nhs.net or by telephone at 02081025898.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home by following 4 values: Quality, Relationships, Delivery & Community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a wide range of community health services, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care, across central London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances health and well-being in the community. Their purpose is to support individuals by providing excellent care in their homes and local settings, promoting independence, and integrating services to meet diverse patient needs.