Bank Physiotherapist

As a Bank Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering group exercise classes to encourage residents to stay active, reduce the risks of falls, and maintain their strength and balance.
• Contributing to regular goal planning and ensuring that information is shared/communicated as required.
• Writing accurate and professional reports to timescales for third parties in respect to musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, management, and expected recovery.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care to the residents living at KYN Hurlingham.
• Collaborating with therapy colleagues in the delivery and evaluation of specialised therapy interventions for residents.
• Being an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of specialised assessment, treatment, education, and interventions.
• Managing your own caseload of clients with varied and complex long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Helping the service prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
• Adhering to the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards.
• Being professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your work in accordance with the HCPC standards and KYN Policies & procedures.
• Supporting senior and junior clinicians in service delivery and being actively involved in service developments with the team.
• Keeping up to date with the latest evidence-based practice underpinning the area of work.
• Utilising a wide range of assessment and treatment skills to formulate specialised programmes for residents.
• Communicating in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Undergoing an annual appraisal programme, in line with KYN policies and procedures, ensuring the highest possible standards of care through commitment to CPD.
• Attending mandatory training and adhering to all KYN policies and procedures.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Applying clinical reasoning skills to the assessment, planning, and implementation of the therapy process in consultation with the resident, carer, and multi-disciplinary team.
• Monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, maintaining accurate records for all residents, and managing any identified risks appropriately.
• Managing a complex and varied caseload effectively and efficiently with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.
• Demonstrating treatment and reasoning skills required for therapy assessment and treatment, using appropriate therapeutic models, approaches, and handling techniques.
• Using evidence-based practice, alongside your own knowledge, skills, and experience, and in line with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Gaining valid informed consent prior to the delivery of interventions, which must be documented.
• Involving the individual in all aspects of their treatment programme, respecting their dignity, wishes, and beliefs throughout all interventions.
• Utilising a range of communication skills to instruct, inform, and negotiate in order to achieve active resident participation, a cohesive approach to treatment, and successful case management.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with other disciplines, departments, and organisations.
• Taking an active part in the delivery and implementation of the clinical governance agenda for the service and the department.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and modifying treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• Discussing services and treatment options with residents.
• Ensuring that residents are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their rehabilitation plans wherever possible.
• Attending case review meetings and providing physiotherapy input as required.
• Demonstrating a high level of clinical effectiveness by using evidence-based practice.
• Working as a lone practitioner with support available from senior management if required.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development of others and assisting in their application of knowledge and skills in practice.
• Supporting the training of qualified and unqualified staff so that tasks can be delegated appropriately.
• Supporting the supervision of junior staff and students within the service.
• Identifying and managing risks involved in work activities and processes for self, colleagues, and residents.
• Embracing change within the service as improvements are implemented.
• Assisting in monitoring the effective implementation of systems of work in the department.
• Gathering, recording, and safely storing information/data as required.

Other Duties:

• There may be opportunities to undertake other duties and responsibilities of a similar level from time to time subject to prior agreement.

Qualifications:

• BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• CPD relating to MSK or Older Person Rehabilitation within the last 12 months

Desirable Criteria:

• Leadership and supervision training
• MSc relating to MSK or Older Person Rehabilitation speciality

Skills and Experience (Essential Criteria):

• 2 Years minimum experience within care of the elderly
• Experience working within a MDT
• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Supportive team member
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of the role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative

Location: KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN: KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices. KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It's a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London. We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Bespoke company induction and ongoing training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company pension scheme
• And much more