Band6 - Community Physiotherapist - Woolwich
Pulse Associates Limited · London · posted 24 days ago
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Job title: Locum Community Physiotherapist Banding: 6 Location: Woolwich Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (Can be flexible) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Full Time Rate: £24-£27 per hour
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Community Physiotherapist to join our team. This role involves working with elderly patients and those at risk of falls, providing high-quality physiotherapy services within a community rehabilitation setting. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing their quality of life through effective therapeutic interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities: As a Community Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing physiotherapy treatment programs for elderly patients and those at risk of falls. You will work in a community rehabilitation setting, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. Your role will include supervising and appraising junior physiotherapy colleagues, assistants, and students, as well as teaching other MDT team members about physiotherapy and falls prevention. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with professional practice and new research, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience of working in elderly care and falls prevention
Experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting post-registration
Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting post-registration
Experience in supervising and appraising junior PT colleagues
Experience of supervising assistants and physiotherapy students
Experience of teaching other MDT team members in relation to physiotherapy and falls-related topics
Well-established knowledge of relevant assessment tools
Well-established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
Enhanced knowledge and understanding of national guidelines for falls prevention, NSFs for Older People and Long Term Conditions, and relevant NICE guidelines
Understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and service development
Up-to-date with professional practice and new research
Sound knowledge of neurology and anatomy
Negotiation and enhanced problem-solving skills
Established analytical, clinical reasoning, and reflection skills
Well-established knowledge of a range of standardized and functional assessment tools relevant to the client group
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