Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B5 physiotherapist to join a vibrant community therapy team in East London. You may be newly qualified or already have some experience and be passionate about working in the community. Your patients will be varied and you will have many opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. You will join an established team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trusted assessors, rehab support workers and a practice experience facilitator, who all work closely with the other teams in the Extended Primary Care team, including district nurses, urgent community response and telehealth. You will also be supported with your Continuing Professional Development by attending monthly in-service training sessions, weekly therapy clinical meetings, monthly supervision sessions and a yearly appraisal, other training opportunities will also be available.

Main duties of the job

• Assessments and interventions for patients with a variety of clinical presentations
• Working both alone in the community and as part of an MDT to provide therapeutic, rehabilitation interventions/programmes
• Provide appropriate adaptive equipment for patients when indicated
• Use of electronic programmes (e.g. Physio Tools) to generate home exercise programmes
• To work according to HCPC and CSP regulations as an autonomous professional
• To develop good communication skills with patients, their carers, colleagues and professionals from other teams and organisations

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:

• managing a caseload, including prioritisation
• ensuring all work relationships are professional
• involving patients and carers in rehabilitation plans
• ensuring communication is of the highest standard at all times
• sharing information promptly and appropriately, when needed
• understanding day-to-day processes at work
• completing all statutory and mandatory training on time
• engaging in all appropriate CPD opportunities
• actively participating in the supervision and appraisal processes

Please refer to the JD and PS for fuller details.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Grad. Diploma and / or degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Member of the UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience
Essential

• A range of clinical experience as a student and at junior level
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Understanding of a range of medical conditions
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Understanding of changes within the NHS and possible impact on therapy services
• IT skills - e-mail, internet and basic word.
• Clear, concise verbal communication

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate learning

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).