Job Description

Job Title:

Physiotherapist

Grade:

Band 6

Trust:

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

7-9 Cremyll Road, Reading RG1 8NQ

Ward/Dept:

Physiotherapist

Hours:

18.75 hours

Shift Pattern:

Mon - Weds 8:00-16:00

Pay Rates - Day:

22.99

Why might this job interest you?

The Trust are looking for a practitioner with the clinical skills and expertise and knowledge to support the pathways that sit under the Intermediate Care service: Community physio, Falls, Reablement /Urgent Community Response/Virtual Frailty Ward. The individual will work within the multi-disciplinary integrated team to jointly assess and plan the care of people who are referred to intermediate care services.

This role involves 7 days working within a shift pattern across an integrated health and social team. The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Triage Coordinators and Therapy Assistants. You will be working in close liaison with District Nursing, Urgent Community Response teams, Local authority colleagues, Care agencies, Older Peoples Mental Health teams, Specialist services and voluntary services.

Responsibilities of this job role

Be highly skilled in using and reporting on standardised and non-standardised Physiotherapy assessment to diagnose and analyse highly complex patient needs in the context of activities of daily living. Devise Physiotherapy treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the patient, relatives, carers and the interdisciplinary team. Assess and issue equipment as appropriate to meet the patients' needs and ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records, reports and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and local standards. Be able to create, evaluate all care plans implemented and should have a sound knowledge in discharge planning and ability to make further referrals in to the community as required. Use advanced skills in analysing, selecting and grading activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

Physiotherapy Qualification and experience mandatory

HCPC registration mandatory

RiO training desirable

Driving Licence preferable as this is a Community post

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

Relevant Qualifications

Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 22.99 per hour

Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 82063